Rutgers SHP Requirements for Graduation and Course Descriptions

BSHS - Aging Studies

Solo BS  Full Time
 
Program Director: Vaishali Singhal
Track Coordinator: Tracy Davis
 
 
 

SemesterCourse#Course TitleCreditsComments/Notes
1.Gen. Ed. Pre-Requisites Minimum 41 Credits
Total Credits :   41  
 
2. Free Electives Up to 19 credits, may include transfer credits.
Total Credits :   19  
3.Department Core Curriculum 15 Credits Required
IDST3510 Principles of Scientific Inquiry       3 _________________________
IDST4100 Introduction to Interprofessional Education 3 _________________________
IDST4115 Health Care Organizations 3 _________________________
IDST4150 Ethics of Healthcare 3 _________________________
IDST4200 Cultural Issues in Health Care 3 _________________________
Total Credits :   15  
4. Major 43 Credits Required
 
Aging Courses
IDST4230 Health Promotion and Aging 3 _________________________
IDST4340 Perspectives on Death and Dying 3 _________________________
IDST4700 Introduction to Gerontology 3 _________________________
IDST4710 Physical Changes and Aging 3 _________________________
IDST4720 Social and Healthcare Policy for the Older Adults 3 _________________________
PSRT4040 Aging and Psychiatric Rehabilitation 3 _________________________
Total Credits :   18  
Research Courses
IDST3500 Fundamental Statistics in the Health Sciences 3 _________________________
IDST5420 Designing and Planning Research Projects in the Health Sciences 3 _________________________
Total Credits :   6  
Health Sciences Courses
BINF3405 Management Principles in Healthcare 3 _________________________
IDST3400 Data Systems in Healthcare 3 _________________________
IDST3410 Medical Terminology for Health Professionals 1 _________________________
IDST4116 Health Care Finance and Budgeting 3 _________________________
IDST4310 Patient Advocacy and Healthcare 3 _________________________
IDST4550 Leadership in the Health Professions 3 _________________________
IDST5100 Introduction to Long Term Care Administration 3 _________________________
Total Credits :   19  
5. Major Electives 0-3 SHP or Rutgers University Credits. Credits by advisement-with advisor approval.
Total Credits :   0-3  
6. Practicum Student may take either IDST 4400 or 4409. See Advisor-4 Credits
IDST4400 Health Services Practicum 4 _________________________
IDST4409 Health Services Practicum (clinical practicum) 4 _________________________
Total Credits :   4  
Curriculum Total :   120  
Consult School and program policy regarding specific requirements.
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