Gerontology for Nurses
General
Program Title
Gerontology for Nurses
Degree Designation
MIN
Award Type
Minor
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus, Online Exclusive - Asynchronous
Program Description
Gerontology, the study of aging, is an exciting and rapidly growing, interdisciplinary and inter-professional field! People are living longer and healthier lives and knowledge about aging and older adults is important to everyone! Gerontology is essential not only for careers in Health and Human services, but also for everything from business and leisure to finances, education and politics! Through innovative and experiential learning approaches, the SCSU Gerontology Program www.stcloudstate.edu/gerontology helps prepare students with the skills and expertise needed to participate in the field of aging as professionals, leaders, and collaborative partners. The program is committed to fostering integrity, civic responsibility and recognition of the value in and working with a diverse and global community.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Status
Active
Required GPA for graduation
2
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Utilize (identify, evaluate, apply) gerontological frameworks (e.g., social theories of aging, life course perspective) to examine human development and aging.
Outcome
Relate biological theory and science to understand the processes of aging, including health, longevity and diversity in the physical experience of aging.
Outcome
Relate psychological and sociological theories and science to understand adaptation, stability and change in aging, as well to understand heterogeneity, inequality and context of aging.
Outcome
Develop comprehensive and meaningful concepts, definitions and measures for well-being of older adults and their families, grounded in Humanities and Arts.
Outcome
Distinguish factors related to aging outcomes, both intrinsic and contextual, through critical thinking and empirical research.
Outcome
Demonstrate awareness of professional opportunities in gerontology, skills to communicate with and advocate for older persons in personal and public settings, and an understanding of gerontological ethics, including: ethical questions of practice, research, advocacy, and policy; and proper professional conduct, complexities of working with a diverse population.
Degree Maps
Major Code
8112
Program Code
8112.01