Rutgers SHP Requirements for Graduation and Course Descriptions

BSHS - Aging Studies

Joint BS  Full Time
 
Program Director: Vaishali Singhal
Track Coordinator: Tracy Davis
 
Partner School(s): TESU
 
 
 

SemesterCourse#Course TitleCreditsComments/Notes
1. General Ed. Courses Required 12 Credits with Thomas Edison State University. Courses total 80 Credits.
12  
2. Core All courses required. Interdisciplinary Core (15 credits).
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 _________________________
3. Concentration Aging Studies Core (15 credits).
IDST4340 Perspective on Death and Dying 3 _________________________
IDST4700 Introduction to Gerontology 3 _________________________
IDST4710 Physical Changes and Aging 3 _________________________
IDST4720 Social and Healthcare Policy for the Older Adult 3 _________________________
IDST4230 Health Promotion and Aging 3 _________________________
4. Concentration Research Studies (6 credits).
IDST3500 Fundamental Statistics in the Health Sciences 3 _________________________
IDST5420 Designing and Planning Research Projects in the Health Sciences 3 _________________________
5. Practicum Student select either IDST 4400 or IDST 4409 (4 credits).
IDST4400 Health Services Practicum 4 _________________________
IDST4409 Health Services Practicum 4 _________________________
Curriculum Total :   40  
Consult School and program policy regarding specific requirements.
Track - Please indicate your track (see above if applicable): _____________________
Student Name (printed): __________________________
Signature: ____________________________
I agree to complete these courses for graduation.

Please return signed copy to: Office of Enrollment Services, 65 Bergen street, Room #149, Newark, NJ 07107-3001
Office use only : Term: __________________________
Published on 9/27/2022
Student Disclaimer:
The database of course description is updated continuously throughout the year. It may be different than your "requirements for the graduation"(RG) form you signed at the time of admissions for which you are held accountable. Please use this site as a reference source and your RG as your official contract.