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Program Change:
P01347
Program Title: Gerontology
Undergraduate
Describe the proposed degree program change(s) in terms of how the changes differ from the program as currently approved and published in the latest WOU catalog (specify the latest catalog date).
Add Gero 120 (Medical Terminology), and Psychology 461 (Psychopharmacology) as options for electives for the Gerontology minor. The addition of these courses as electives in the minor will allow Gerontology students greater breadth and depth of knowledge in these specific areas. This increased understanding of older adults will facilitate development of job related skills upon graduation.
Describe the reasons for making this change:
(27 credits) Catalog 2013-2014 pg. 59-60
The gerontology minor should be planned with
a psychology advisor. The minor consists of 27
hours of focused coursework beyond introductory
prerequisite coursework.
PSY 320 Introduction to Geropsychology (4)
Choose three (12):
GERO 360 Cognitive and Physical Changes in
Aging
GERO 370 Aging and Mental Health
GERO 407 Seminar
GERO 409 Practicum (up to 4 hours can count
toward the major)
GERO 410 Gerontology Practicum I
GERO 430 Palliative Care and Chronic Illness
GERO 455 Social Ties and Aging
PSY 311 Developmental Psychology
PSY 409 Practicum
PSY 446 The Psychology of LeadershipPSY 451 Behavioral Neuroscience
PSY 460 Cognitive Neuroscience
PSY 483 Adulthood and Aging
PSY 484 Death, Dying, and Grief
Choose courses for a total of at least 11 credits:
BA 211 Financial Accounting (4)
BA 310 Principles of Marketing (3)
BA 391 Human Resource Management (3)
COM 112 Interpersonal Communication (3)
GERO 440 Health Care Operations (4)
GERO 460 Retirement/LTC Housing for the
Elderly (4)
GERO 470 Regulatory and Clinical Operations
of Long Term Care (4)
GERO 480 Alzheimer¿s Disease and Other
Dementias Management
HE 325 Nutrition (4)
HE 375 Epidemiology (4)
HE 411 Health Communication (4)
HE 434 Diseases (4)
HE 485 Bioethics and Public Health (4)
PS 350 Intro to Public Policy (3)
PS 430 The Aging Society (3)
PS 433 Healthcare Politics and Policy (3)
Proposed Changes: (27 credits)
The gerontology minor should be planned with
a psychology advisor. The minor consists of 27
hours of focused coursework beyond introductory
prerequisite coursework.
PSY 320 Introduction to Geropsychology (4)
Choose three (12):
GERO 120 Medical Terminology
GERO 360 Cognitive and Physical Changes in
Aging
GERO 370 Aging and Mental Health
GERO 407 Seminar
GERO 409 Practicum (up to 4 hours can count
toward the major)
GERO 410 Gerontology Practicum I
GERO 430 Palliative Care and Chronic Illness
GERO 455 Social Ties and Aging
PSY 311 Developmental Psychology
PSY 409 Practicum
PSY 446 The Psychology of LeadershipPSY 451 Behavioral Neuroscience
PSY 460 Cognitive Neuroscience
PSY 461 Psychopharmacology
PSY 483 Adulthood and Aging
PSY 484 Death, Dying, and Grief
Choose courses for a total of at least 11 credits:
BA 211 Financial Accounting (4)
BA 310 Principles of Marketing (3)
BA 391 Human Resource Management (3)
COM 112 Interpersonal Communication (3)
GERO 440 Health Care Operations (4)
GERO 460 Retirement/LTC Housing for the
Elderly (4)
GERO 470 Regulatory and Clinical Operations
of Long Term Care (4)
GERO 480 Alzheimer¿s Disease and Other
Dementias Management
HE 325 Nutrition (4)
HE 375 Epidemiology (4)
HE 411 Health Communication (4)
HE 434 Diseases (4)
HE 485 Bioethics and Public Health (4)
PS 350 Intro to Public Policy (3)
PS 430 The Aging Society (3)
PS 433 Healthcare Politics and Policy (3)
For Dean Review only:
How and when will the effectiveness of these changes be determined?
In our annual senior survey we can ask questions regarding Gerontology course work taken to determine satisfaction with increased options within the minor.
Approval Queue
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Decision |
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1 - Department |
Rob Winningham |
Approved | October 11 2013 |
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2 - Division |
Rob Winningham |
Approved | October 11 2013 |
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3 - Division Curriculum |
Rob Winningham |
Approved | October 11 2013 |
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4 - Library Dean |
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Approved | October 11 2013 |
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5 - Curriculum Committee |
Thaddeus Shannon |
Rejected | October 25 2013 |
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6 - Faculty Senate |
Thaddeus Shannon |
Rejected | October 25 2013 |
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7 - Dean |
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8 - Provost |
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9 - President |
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