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Human Services Technology/Gerontology

Curriculum Description

The Human Services Technology/Gerontology concentration prepares students to specialize in direct service delivery work to older adults and their families. The curriculum provides both theoretical and applied models for understanding issues of aging.

Course work includes physical, psychological and social aspects of the aging process as well as health, wellness, nutrition, diet, exercise and well-being. Fieldwork experiences provide opportunities to work in a variety of public and private agencies.

Graduates should qualify for employment in nursing and rest homes, specialized adult care services, respite services, and other programs servicing older adults and their families. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select a variety of programs at senior institutions.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

A4538B REVISED
NC CIP: 19.0702
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2012

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	0	3
HSE 110	Intro to Human Services	2	2	0	3
HSE 112	Group Process I	1	2	0	2
HSE 123	Interviewing Techniques	2	2	0	3
PSY 150	General Psychology	3	0	0	3
Select one:
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	(2)	(2)	(0)	(3)
	OR
CIS 111	Basic PC Literacy	1	2	0	2
Select one:
MAT 115	Mathematical Models	2	2	0	3
	OR
MAT 140	Survey of Mathematics	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
MAT 161	College Algebra	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	14	10	0	19

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
BIO 110	Principles of Biology	3	3	0	4
ENG 112	Argument-Based Research	3	0	0	3
GRO 120	Gerontology	3	0	0	3
HSE 210	Human Services Issues	2	0	0	2
SOC 210	Introduction to Sociology	3	0	0	3
___ ___	HSE Elective 1	*	*	*	3
	Total:	14	3	0	18

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
COM 120	Intro Interpersonal Com	3	0	0	3
HSE 125	Counseling	2	2	0	3
HSE 225	Crisis Intervention	3	0	0	3
GRO 220	Psy/Soc Aspects of Aging	3	0	0	3
PSY 241	Developmental Psych	3	0	0	3
Select one:
PSY 281	Abnormal Psychology	3	0	0	3
	OR
SOC 213	Sociology of the Family	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	OR
SOC 220	Social Problems	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	17	2	0	18

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
COE 111	Co-op Work Experience I	0	0	10	1
COE 115	Work Exp Seminar I	1	0	0	1
GRO 230	Health, Wellness & Nutrit	3	2	0	4
GRO 240	Gerontology Care Managing	2	0	0	2
HSE 251	Activities Therapy	2	2	0	3
___ ___	HSE Elective 1	*	*	*	3
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	0	3
	Total:	8	4	10	17

Total Credit Hours: 72

Additional Information

HSE Elective — Select 6 hours: GRO 150, HSE 150, HSE 242, SAB 110, SAB 130

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective — Select one: ART 111, ENG 273, HUM 120, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification recommended

Current certification as a certified nurse assistant I (CNA I) recommended

**Hours vary depending on course selection.

*General Education Courses*
Written Communication:	COM 120, ENG 111, ENG 112
Oral Communication:	HSE 123
Behavioral and Social Science:	PSY 110, PSY 150, PSY 241, PSY 281, SOC 210, SOC 213, SOC 220
Humanities and Fine Arts:	ART 111, ENG 273, HUM 121, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110
Mathematics:	MAT 115, MAT 140, MAT 161
Technology:	CIS 110, CIS 111, HSE 110

A4538B REVISED