ASPSS in Gerontology Credit Distribution

Subject Category	Credits
I. General Education Requirements	30
A. English Composition	6
B. Humanities	6
C. Social Sciences	6
Introduction to Sociology	(3)
Introduction to Psychology	(3)
D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics	6
One college-level mathematics courses required	(3)
Other natural sciences/mathematics	(3)
E. General Education Electives	6
Intercultural Communications OR Race and Ethnic Relations	(3)
Other general education electives	(3)
II. Individualized Option: Gerontology	21
A. Overview of Human Services or the Option	3
Introduction to Human Services Social Welfare: Programs, Practices Introduction to Social Work Social Welfare/Social Work Introduction to Social Welfare Introduction to Social Services Introduction to Gerontology
B. Basic Philosophy, Theory and Concepts of the Option	9
Human Development Social Gerontology Adult Development Sociology of Aging Economics and Aging Psycho-Social Aspects of Aging Social Problems of Aging Biology of the Aged Adulthood and Aging Psychology of Aging
C. Applied Areas	6
Death and Dying Social Services and the Aging Aging and Health Activities for the Aging Counseling Older Adults and Their Families Housing for the Aged Health Care Systems Nutrition and the Older Adult Long Term Care of the Aged Counseling
D. Associate Level Practicum	3
III. Free Electives	9
A. Computer Science OR Data Processing	(3)
B. Other free electives	(6)
Total	60

Note: Course approvals will be individualized to reflect practicum setting and job responsibilities. This list of courses is offered as a guide. Other courses may be considered appropriate for the option. Students may use a combination of Prior Learning Assessment, examinations and courses to complete this option.