Gerontology, Applied (AA)

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In addition to being offered on Northern State University’s main campus (Aberdeen, SD), this program is also offered at Capital University Center (Pierre, SD), University Center - Rapid City and University Center - Sioux Falls.

Program Requirements

BIOL 288 - Health and Physiological Aspects of Aging 3 credits
OR
HLTH 240 - Health and Fitness for Older Adults 3 credits
ENGL 101 - Composition I 3 credits
ENGL 201 - Composition II 3 credits
PSYC 221 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3 credits
SOC 205 - Introduction to Aging 3 credits
SOC 288 - Gerontology Issues on Aged Care and Community Services 3 credits
SOC 289 - Applied Gerontology Portfolio 1 credit
SOC 458 - Sociology of Aging 3 credits
SS 396 - Field Experience 1-12 credits (2 credits for this program)

Gerontology, Applied (AA)

Program Requirements

Select from

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)

Humanities and Fine Arts (6 credits)

Mathematics (3 credits)

Natural Sciences (6 credits)

Electives (12 credits)

Total: 60 credits