Gerontology B.A. Requirements:
Department Affiliation: Sociology
The Gerontology major is interdisciplinary and grounded in the excellent liberal arts tradition of Mount Saint Mary's University. All required courses for the major, minor and certificate are available in an online format. This means the program core requirements (as listed below) can be completed via distance learning.
Gerontology consists of an exploration of the biopsychosocial dimensions of life course development, with a focus on the rapidly expanding aging population of the United States. In the twenty-first century, careers in gerontology are projected to expand rapidly, with demand remaining high over the next several decades.
As a gerontologist, career options include case management and care management, social work, non-profit or for-profit management, and more. The Gerontology major provides excellent preparation for working with elders in a variety of settings and for graduate studies in social work, gerontology, public policy, the law, and research.
Core Required Courses:
Plus one additional course from the following:
| BIO 112 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| BUS 185 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| SW 106 | Introduction to Psychotherapy | 3 |
| SW 128 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| GER 197B | Gerontology Internship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
Students must complete the required courses plus MSMU's General Studies Requirements and electives totaling 124 semester units (45 of which must be upper division).