Units required for Major: 48
Total units required for BS: 120
Program Description
The Gerontology Program provides an applied interdisciplinary approach to studying the human aging process and the challenges encountered by older adults and their families as they interact in contemporary society. The curriculum is anchored in life course and humanistic theory, and concentrates on the needs of both healthy and chronically ill elders and their families.
Minimum Grade Requirement
Students must receive a “C” or better in all major and multidisciplinary core/elective courses.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Major Core Courses (27 Units) | ||
| GERO 10 | Aging Issues in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| GERO 11 | Older Adult Services and Strategies | 3 |
| GERO 102/PPA 100 | Social Policy for an Aging Society | 3 |
| GERO 103 | Applied Care Management in Gerontological Practice | 3 |
| GERO 121 | Strategies for Optimal Aging | 3 |
| GERO 122 | Interprofessional Approaches to Health Care in Older Adults | 3 |
| GERO 124/PSYC 151 | Perspectives on Death and Dying | 3 |
| GERO 125 | Moving Toward Equity in California Aging Policy and Practice | 3 |
| GERO 131 | Gerontology Capstone Practicum | 3 |
| Research Course (3 Units) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Quantitative Economic Analysis | ||
| Research in Ethnic Studies | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| Research on Aging & the Life Course | ||
| Research and Evaluation in Recreation, Parks and Tourism | ||
| Foundations for Evidence-Based Nursing Practice | ||
| Research Methods in Sociology | ||
| Research Methods and Program Evaluation 1 | ||
| Electives (18 Units) | ||
| Select 6 courses (18 units) of the following: | 18 | |
Ethics | ||
| Professional and Public Service Ethics | ||
| Bioethics | ||
| Ethical Considerations in Public Health | ||
Health & Healthcare | ||
| Health, Death and Disease in America | ||
| Introduction to Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition And Metabolism | ||
| Nutrition: Adolescence Through Older Adulthood | ||
| Public Health Policy, Management & Administration | ||
| Aging and Health | ||
| Health Services and Systems | ||
| Gender & Health | ||
Physical Activity & Leisure | ||
| The Science of Nature Engagement and Human Health & Wellbeing | ||
| Planning, Designing and Managing a Fitness Center | ||
| Sport And Aging | ||
| Introduction to Inclusive Recreation and Recreation Therapy | ||
| Recreation Therapy and Contemporary Aspects of Disability | ||
Leadership | ||
| The Management of Contemporary Organizations | ||
| Grant Writing for Social, Community and Human Service Organizations | ||
| Leadership and Fundraising for Non-profit Organizations | ||
| Volunteer Management in Nonprofit, Service, or Community Organizations | ||
Family & Social Wellbeing | ||
| Family Resource Management | ||
| Family Stress and Coping: Multicultural Focus | ||
| Cultural and Social Aspects of Food | ||
| Understanding Human Sexuality | ||
| Sociology of Aging | ||
| Violence In The Family | ||
Mental Health | ||
| Traumatology: An Introduction to Posttraumatic Growth | ||
| Stress Management | ||
| Psychological Aspects of Aging | ||
| Psychological Aspects of Health, Wellness, and Illness | ||
| Alcohol and Other Drugs | ||
Financial Wellbeing | ||
| Family Finance | ||
| Poverty and Homelessness in America | ||
| Welfare In America | ||
Human Development | ||
| Adulthood and Aging in Human Development | ||
| Human Development | ||
Special Populations & Topics | ||
| Crosscultural Aging in America | ||
| Gerontology Practicum | ||
| Special Problems | ||
| Working with LGBTQ+ Publics | ||
| Exploration of Veteran Studies: An Ethnographic Approach | ||
| Gender & Disability | ||
| Total Units | 48 | |
General Education Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area 1: English Communication (9 Units) | ||
| 1A - English Composition | 3 | |
| 1B - Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| 1C - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning (3 Units) | ||
| Area 2 Course - Lower Division | 3 | |
| Area 3: The Arts and Humanities (6 Units) | ||
| 3A - Arts | 3 | |
| 3B - Humanities | 3 | |
| Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 Units) | ||
| Area 4 Course -Lower Division | 3 | |
| Area 4 Course - Lower Division | 3 | |
| Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences (7 Units) | ||
| 5A - Physical Science | 3 | |
| 5B - Biological Science | 3 | |
| 5C - Laboratory | 1 | |
| Area 6: Ethnic Studies (3 Units) | ||
| Area 6 Course | 3 | |
| Upper Division Courses: (9 Units) | ||
| Area 3 Course - Upper Division | 3 | |
| Area 4 Course - Upper Division | 3 | |
| Area 2 OR Area 5 Course - Upper Division | 3 | |
| Total Units | 43 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
Graduation Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (9 Units) | ||
| American Institutions: U.S. History | 3 | |
| American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (WI) | 3 | |
| Graduation Requirements (required by Sacramento State) (9 Units) | ||
| English Composition II | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity in American Society (RE) | 0 | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement 2 | 6 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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The methods for satisfying the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement are described here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/world-languages-literatures/foreign-language-requirement.html
The following roadmaps are sample planning resources. Please consult your academic advisor and Academic Catalog for graduation requirements as you develop your individualized academic plan.
Gerontology, BS: 4-Year Roadmap
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| GE Area 1A - English Composition 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 1C - Oral Communication 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 2 - Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 3A - Arts 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 6 - Ethnic Studies 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GE Area 1B - Critical Thinking 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5A - Physical Science 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5C - Laboratory 2 | 1 | |
| GR American Institutions (US History) 2 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 1 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| GERO 10 | Aging Issues in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| GR American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 2 2 | 4 | |
| Second Semester Composition 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GERO 11 | Older Adult Services and Strategies | 3 |
| GERO Elective 3 | 3 | |
| GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5B - Biological Science 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| GERO 102 | Social Policy for an Aging Society | 3 |
| GERO 124 | Perspectives on Death and Dying | 3 |
| GERO Research Course 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 3 - Arts or Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GERO 103 | Applied Care Management in Gerontological Practice | 3 |
| GERO 121 | Strategies for Optimal Aging | 3 |
| GERO 122 | Interprofessional Approaches to Health Care in Older Adults | 3 |
| GERO Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| GERO 125 | Moving Toward Equity in California Aging Policy and Practice | 3 |
| GERO Elective 3 | 3 | |
| GERO Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GERO 131 | Gerontology Capstone Practicum | 3 |
| GERO Elective 3 | 3 | |
| GERO Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
Gerontology, BS: 2-Year Roadmap
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Units | |
| GERO 102 | Social Policy for an Aging Society | 3 |
| GERO 124 | Perspectives on Death and Dying | 3 |
| GERO Research Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 1 2 | 4 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 3 - Arts or Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GERO 103 | Applied Care Management in Gerontological Practice | 3 |
| GERO 121 | Strategies for Optimal Aging | 3 |
| GERO 122 | Interprofessional Approaches to Health Care in Older Adults | 3 |
| GERO Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Semester 2 2 | 4 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| First Semester | ||
| GERO 125 | Moving Toward Equity in California Aging Policy and Practice | 3 |
| GERO Elective 3 | 3 | |
| GERO Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Upper Division GE Area 4 - Social & Behavioral Sciences + American Institutions (GOVT) 2 | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| GERO 131 | Gerontology Capstone Practicum | 3 |
| GERO Elective 3 | 3 | |
| GERO Elective 3 | 3 | |
| GR American Institutions (US History) 2 | 3 | |
| Elective of Choice | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
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Any course not completed in the first semester should be taken in the second or a later semester.
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Please see General Education/Graduation Requirement course options.
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Please see an academic advisor for elective options.