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 the recommended curriculum model below 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 2014
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| GRO 120 | Gerontology REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 110 | Intro to Human Services REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 123 | Interviewing Techniques REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 251 | Activities Planning REVISED REQUISITE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers REVISED REQUISITE | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Basic PC Literacy REVISED REQUISITE | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Total: | 16 | 8 | 0 | 20 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRO 220 | Psy/Soc Aspects of Aging REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| GRO 230 | Health, Wellness & Nutrit REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| HSE 112 | Group Process I | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| HSE 210 | Human Services Issues | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| HSE 225 | Crisis Intervention | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Writing/Research in the Disc NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Prof Research & Reporting | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 15 | 4 | 0 | 17 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | HSE Elective 1 | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 110 | Principles of Biology NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| COM 120 | Intro Interpersonal Com REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psych | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Natural Science/Mathematics Elective | * | * | * | 3 |
| Total: | 9 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRO 240 | Gerontology Care Managing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HSE 125 | Counseling | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I NEW 2014 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| WBL 115 | Work-Based Learning Seminar I NEW 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ___ ___ | HSE Elective 1 | * | * | * | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Sociology of the Family REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Social Problems | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 9 | 2 | 10 | 17 | |
Total Credit Hours: 73
Additional Information
HSE Elective — Select 6 hours: GRO 150, GRO 250, 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.
Natural Science/Mathematics Elective - Select a course: MAT 110, MAT 143 or MAT 152
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification recommended
Current certification as a certified nurse assistant I (CNA I) recommended
**Hours vary depending on course selection.
A4538B REVISED