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Program Change:
P01349
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 COMM 112 (Interpersonal Communication), GERO 120 (Medical Terminology), PSYCH 461 (Psychopharmacology). The addition of these courses as electives in the Gerontology major will allow students greater breadth 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:
Current catalog description:
Gerontology Major (catalog 2013-2014 pg. 59) 58 credits: Required courses (42) PSY 201 General Psychology PSY 202 General Psychology II PSY 301 Introduction to Research Methods PSY 320 Introduction to Geropsychology GERO 360 Cognitive and Physical Changes in Aging GERO 410 Gerontology Practicum I GERO 411 Gerontology Practicum II GERO 430 Palliative Care and Chronic Illness GERO 455 Social Ties and Aging GERO 460 Retirement/LTC Housing for the Elderly Electives (16) Select at least two courses: GERO 370 Aging and Mental Health GERO 407 Seminar GERO 409 Practicum (up to 4 hours can count toward the major) GERO 440 Health Care Operations GERO 470 Regulatory and Clinical Operations of Long Term Care GERO 480 Alzheimer¿s Disease and Other Dementias Management Select at least two courses: ANTH 395 Medical Anthropology (4) BA 211 Financial Accounting (4) BA 310 Principles of Marketing (3) BA 391 Human Resource Management (3) HE 227 Community and Public Health (4) HE 325 Nutrition (4) HE 375 Epidemiology (4) HE 411 Health Communication (4) HE 434 Diseases (4) HE 485 Bioethics and Public Health (4) HST 484 Health, Medicine and Gender in Historical Perspective (4) PS 350 Intro to Public Policy (3) PS 430 The Aging Society (3) PS 433 Healthcare Politics and Policy (3) PSY 423 Interviewing and Appraisal (4) PSY 439 Positive Psychology (4) PSY 445 Introduction to Industrial/ Organizational Psychology (4) PSY 446 The Psychology of Leadership (4) PSY 451 Behavioral Neuroscience (4) PSY 460 Cognitive Neuroscience (4) PSY 483 Adulthood and Aging (4) PSY 484 Death, Dying, and Grief (4)
Proposed changes:58 credits) Required courses (42) PSY 201 General Psychology PSY 202 General Psychology II PSY 301 Introduction to Research Methods GERO 320 Introduction to Gerontology GERO 360 Cognitive and Physical Changes in Aging GERO 410 Gerontology Practicum I GERO 411 Gerontology Practicum II GERO 430 Palliative Care and Chronic Illness GERO 455 Social Ties and Aging GERO 460 Retirement/LTC Housing for the Elderly Electives (16) Select at least two courses: GERO 370 Aging and Mental Health GERO 407 Seminar GERO 480 Alzheimer¿s Disease and Other Dementias Management Select at least two courses: ANTH 395 Medical Anthropology (4) BA 211 Financial Accounting (4) BA 310 Principles of Marketing (3) BA 391 Human Resource Management (3) HE 227 Community and Public Health (4) HE 325 Nutrition (4) HE 375 Epidemiology (4) HE 411 Health Communication (4) HE 434 Diseases (4) HE 485 Bioethics and Public Health (4) HST 484 Health, Medicine and Gender in Historical Perspective (4) PS 350 Intro to Public Policy (3) PS 430 The Aging Society (3) PS 433 Healthcare Politics and Policy (3) PSY 423 Interviewing and Appraisal (4) PSY 439 Positive Psychology (4) PSY 445 Introduction to Industrial/ Organizational Psychology (4) PSY 446 The Psychology of Leadership (4) PSY 451 Behavioral Neuroscience (4) PSY 460 Cognitive Neuroscience (4) PSY 483 Adulthood and Aging (4) PSY 484 Death, Dying, and Grief (4)
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 major.
Approval Queue
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Decision |
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1 - Department |
Rob Winningham |
Approved | October 17 2013 |
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2 - Division |
Rob Winningham |
Approved | October 17 2013 |
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3 - Division Curriculum |
David Foster |
Approved | October 17 2013 |
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4 - Library Dean |
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Approved | October 17 2013 |
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5 - Curriculum Committee |
Thaddeus Shannon |
Approved | October 25 2013 |
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6 - Faculty Senate |
Thaddeus Shannon |
Approved | October 25 2013 |
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7 - Dean |
Susanne Monahan |
Approved | October 26 2013 |
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8 - Provost |
Stephen Scheck |
Approved | October 28 2013 |
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9 - President |
LouAnn Vickers |
Approved | October 29 2013 |
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