The Gerontology Program provides an applied interdisciplinary approach to studying the human aging process and the challenges encountered by older adults and their families as they interact in contemporary society. The curriculum is anchored in life course and humanistic theory, and concentrates on the needs of both healthy and chronically ill elders.
In order to better understand life‘s complexities, the program guides students to critically examine...
The multidisciplinary gerontological studies program is designed to integrate research and theory about aging and old age. Humanists, scientists, social scientists, and professionals have become interested in understanding the position of the aged in society, the aging process in various contexts, the meaning of aging to individuals, and the physical changes that accompany aging. The program draws on recent thinking and research in a variety of disciplines...
The Sociology program is designed to provide students with strong research skills and theoretical knowledge of the field. The courses are diverse and represent a broad range of practical and theoretical issues in the discipline, and are designed in such a way that students acquire skills for careers in the criminal justice system or in agencies working with youth, the elderly, and families. Internships provide opportunities for students to obtain...
The Sociology program is designed to provide students with strong research skills and theoretical knowledge of the field. The courses are diverse and represent a broad range of practical and theoretical issues in the discipline, and are designed in such a way that students acquire skills for careers in the criminal justice system or in agencies working with youth, the elderly, and families. Internships provide opportunities for students to obtain...
The Physical Education Department offers a program of activities that gives the student an opportunity to develop skills in various aspects of physical education as well as improving their health and quality of life with physical activity. In order to graduate, all students must take two semesters of physical education, (usually in the first year) and pass a swimming test in the college pool. Participation in a varsity sport can be used to meet the...
Genetics is the study of heredity. Genetics research takes many forms, from the study of heredity at the level of individual molecules to study at the level of cells and chromosomes, individuals, or populations. To comprehend current genetic information and to make future contributions to our molecular understanding of life processes, students must obtain a broad background in biology and a firm foundation in chemistry and mathematics. This is the...
A cooperative academic program of Holy Cross and four additional institutional members of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium (Assumption College, Clark University, Worcester State College and the University of Massachusetts Medical School), the Consortium Gerontology Studies Program (CGSP) nurtures an interest in the field of aging and provides a basic understanding of the spectrum of needs, concerns, and issues facing the fast-growing elderly population...
The interdisciplinary program of study provides an opportunity for students to develop a compassionate and constructive view of older adults and the process and problems of aging. Graduates of this program will be prepared to continue their education at the graduate level, or to enter employment in their chosen fields. The Field Work component permits students the opportunity to experience first-hand, the realities of working with well and frail elderly...
For psychology majors or as a minor for students in other majors. The Gerontology program is open to all students who are interested in learning about and working with the elderly. Administered through the psychology department, the program may be treated as a concentration for psychology majors, or as a minor for other majors. The requirements for this concentration are in accordance with guidelines established by the Association of Gerontology in...
Dowling‘s Gerontology program offers students a rich educational experience in the field of aging from a multi-disciplinary perspective with a liberal arts foundation. Courses about the elderly focus on the social, psychological, and health issues of this population. Interpersonal and research skills are developed in order to prepare students for graduate school and for entry level jobs working with senior citizens in a variety of settings. Fieldwork...
The major in gerontology prepares students to implement and manage health and human service programs in gerontology. It combines a foundation in the psychological and physical aspects of aging with an understanding of programs, services, and policies related to aging and older adults.
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