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The Bachelor of Science in Gerontology offered by UMUC prepares
students to implement and manage health and human service
programs in gerontology. It combines a foundation in the psychosocial
and psychological aspects of aging with an understanding of
programs, services, and policies related to aging and older
adults. Graduates are prepared for careers such as gerontological
services or program manager, program and policy analyst, services
developer, and housing or facilities manager.
Intended Program Outcomes
The student who graduates with a major in gerontology will
be able to
- Access, interpret, and apply gerontological research
findings related to biopsychosocial processes in the context
of aging.
- Analyze the impact of sociological and cultural factors,
such as race, ethnicity, gender, and social class, on the
aging process.
- Analyze the development of policies related to aging
and their impact on services and organizations for older
adults, both locally and nationally.
- Apply interdisciplinary gerontological knowledge to work
with older adults in a chosen area of practice.
- Practice within the legal and ethical standards of the
aging services field.
Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from a regionally accredited
high school or have completed the General Educational Development
(GED) exams with a total score of at least 2250 and no individual
score less than 410.
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About University of Maryland University
College
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University College (UMUC) offered its first distance education
course 30 years ago. Today, more than 70,000 men and women
on six continents are pursuing their education goals at UMUC.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified
by the State Council for Higher Education for Virginia. UMUC
is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.
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