Applied Gerontology MinorA minor in Applied Gerontology is a program open to all majors in a multidisciplinary field that is professionally diverse and rapidly growing. As the number and percentage of elders continues to increase, our society will be facing crucial issues about aging which will impact the lives of most Americans. A minor adds an extra credential to the resume, gives an unique edge in the job market or graduate school applications and will provide additional employment opportunities. A minor provides students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and skills to work with and support the aging. Students learn to use the knowledge gained from the courses to improve the quality of life and promote well-being of our aging population, in their respective fields. The gerontology related coursework focuses on topics that yields to best practices at both, an individual and administrative level, for supporting successful aging. The minor in Gerontology is an 18-credit program of study which includes a required 3-credit course, GRO 100 Introduction to Gerontology, 6 credits of electives from a selection of 200 level courses and 9 credits of electives from 300-400 level courses taken from the course list. Student Learning Outcomes
About Academic MinorsFarmingdale State College students are invited to enhance their studies with an "Academic Minor." A minor is a cluster of thematically related courses drawn from one or more departments. In addition to department based minors (e.g. computer programming & info systems), interdisciplinary minors are also available (e.g. legal studies). Academic minors are approved by the College-Wide Curriculum Committee and the Provost. Students must make application for an academic minor through the department offering the minor in conjunction with the Registrar's Office Specific course work must be determined in consultation with a faculty member in the department offering the minor. A statement of successful completion of the academic minor will appear on the student's transcript at the time of graduation.
Admission to Farmingdale State College - State University of New York is based on the qualifications of the applicant without regard to age, sex, marital or military status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. NUTRITION SCIENCE & WELLNESS | Dr. Jack Thomas | humanecology@farmingdale.edu | 934-420-5651
Fall 2024Subject to revision
Curriculum Summary Total Required Credits: 18 Please refer to the General Education, Applied Learning, and Writing Intensive requirement sections of the College Catalog and consult with your advisor to ensure that graduation requirements are satisfied. As a part of the SUNY General Education Framework, all first-time full time Freshman at Farmingdale State College (FSC) beginning Fall 2023, are required to develop knowledge and skills in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (DEISJ). Students will be able to fulfill this requirement at FSC by taking a specially designated DEISJ course that has been developed by faculty and approved by the DEISJ Review Board. DEISJ-approved courses will be developed in accordance with the guiding principles and criteria outlined below. DEISJ-approved courses may meet other General Education Knowledge and Skills areas and/or core competencies and thus be dually designated. DEISJ-approved courses may also earn other special designations such as those for Applied Learning or Writing Intensive.  Printed on 12/11/24
GRO 100 Introduction to Gerontology This course provides introductory topics in gerontology, including physical, mental, and social aspects associated with aging. It shows the interactions of various types of aging and describes the pathological developments that affect many older people. The course focuses on diversity in the older population. Topics include differing behaviors, traditions, and attitudes among aging. There will be an emphasis on how society is changed when the aging portion of the population increases rapidly. SOC 228 Society and Health This course examines the meanings and experiences of health and illness and the ways in which social factors like age, gender, class and ethnicity affect health. We explore the historical development of health professions, including alternative health professions. Significant time is also devoted to understanding the workings of the contemporary American healthcare system. NOTE: Students cannot earn credit for SOC 228 and SOC 228*D SOC 228*D can be used to fulfill the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice requirement. HPW 245 Ethics in the Health Professions Students will explore and discuss current issues and controversies in the health and wellness field. The focus will be on ethical issues raised as a result of social change and modern advances in biotechnology, which directly affect the quality of human life. Bioethics comprises every possible aspect of health care: medical, moral, political, religious, legal and financial. It scrutinizes outmoded laws and policies, as well as the enormous growth in available medical services. Bioethics also takes into account our values and views of ourselves as members of a humane society. A multiple-perspective approach of each topic will be emphasized, including interpreting and evaluating evidence supporting or refuting perspectives. Topics will include discussion of key sociocultural issues including: diversity, equity, and inclusion for underserved populations. Note: Students cannot get credit for both HPW 245 and BIO 240(W). Prerequisite(s): HPW 101 with a grade of C or higher or permission of the department. BIO 240 Bioethics This course will cover ethical issues raised as a result of modern advances in biotechnology which directly affect the quality of human life. Bioethics comprises every possible aspect of health care: medical, moral, political, religious, legal and financial. It scrutinizes outmoded laws and deals with the enormous growth in available medical services. It takes into account our views of ourselves as members of a humane society. Note: This course is also offered as a writing intensive course at the discretion of the department. Students cannot get credit for BIO 240 and BIO 240W. Prerequisite(s): One course of college biology with a C- or higher; for the writing intensive version, EGL 101 with a grade of C or higher is also required. PSY 252 Adult Development This course will deal primarily with the psychological correlates of development and transitions during adulthood. Specifically, the course will focus on such topics as what it means to be an adult, the meaning of marriage, the meaning of work, being a parent, divorce, the empty nest syndrome, mid-life crisis, retirement, and facing death. Biological and social factors will be taken into consideration, as will psychological theories and individual responses to stages and passages throughout adulthood. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101. PSY 253 Life Span Development This course provides a comprehensive overview of normal human development throughout the life span. It will apply a scientific and research perspective to understanding both age-related change and consistency. The course will examine physical, cognitive, social and emotional development at every stage of life, with an emphasis on continuity and discontinuity of development as we progress from one stage of life to the next. Additionally, students will learn about those theories and research methods which are most pertinent to the study of lifespan development. Prerequisite(s): PSY 101. GRO 300 Biology of Aging This course involves an examination of the physical changes associated with the aging process and aging body. Knowledge and understanding of these processes are important because these physical changes also affect social, psychological, economic, and other aspects of the aging process. The importance of the topic is based on the growing number of older adults in our communities as well as our increased longevity. Each organ system will be discussed with a focus on age related diseases, conditions, and dysfunction. Prerequisites: BIO 123 Human Body and Health GRO 310 Nutrition of Aging This course covers concepts of nutrition directed towards improving nutritional status and health among older adults. Course material addresses key issues facing the field of geriatric nutrition, among a variety of contexts, with an eye to recommendations on improving nutrition programs and status among older adults. Federal, state, and community programs involving nutrition among older adults are reviewed and analyzed. This course is designed to provide entry level nutrition training for professionals to assist the growing aging population in maintaining a healthy quality of life. Prerequisites: BIO 125 or NTR 110 GRO 320 Caregiving This course takes a comprehensive look at what is known about problems and issues caregivers face, caregiving tasks, caregiver appraisals of the situation, caregiver burden, and the psychosocial, health, social, and work consequences of caregiving. Of particular importance are the cultural, familial, and societal implications of caregiving for older adults. The course also will explore long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assistant-living facilities. Prerequisites: Junior Status NTR 325 Nutrition Through Life Cycle This course explores nutrition needs throughout various stages of the life cycle including pregnancy and lactation, infancy, adolescence, and aging. People require similar nutrients throughout their life, however the amount and ratio of specific nutrients varies according to their age. Students will evaluate the relationship among nutrition, physical growth, activity, and disease on the human body. Socioeconomic and cultural influences will be addressed at each stage of life. Students will further explore psychological/behavioral influences on food and nutrition behavior through the life span. Prerequisite(s):BIO 170, BIO 171 and Junior-Level status HPW 435 Health Care Administration This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the administration, organization and delivery of healthcare in the United States. It gives an overview of the business of health using technology, the economy, society and politics as driving forces of change. Students study the organizational structures, types of governance, and management issues of the American healthcare system. Further, current healthcare reform issues will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): HPW 300 and Junior level status GRO 340 Gender and Aging The course will focus on dominant gender paradigms and ways in which gender contributes to the differential structuring of health experiences for women, men and gender minorities. The course will incorporate historical, theoretical and empirical perspectives to explore the relationship between gender, aging, and health in America and other countries. It also explores the relationship at the intersection of class, ethnicity and sexuality, and throughout the course of life. Prerequisites: Junior Status GRO 410 Health Care Insurance This course explores the history, structure and likely future trends of health insurance in the U.S. The course includes policy analyses, availability, costs, and limitations in regard to the health insurance needs of the elderly. It provides an in-depth overview of the basic features of private health insurance: including operational challenges and requirements, to cost and quality controls. In addition, the course discusses financial and political challenges to continued viability of Medicare and Medicaid. Several comparisons are provided to international systems as a means for better understanding the unique aspects of the American system. Note: Students who take GRO 410W cannot receive credit for GRO 410; GRO 410W can be used to fulfill the writing intensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): Junior status and GRO100 Introduction to Gerontology GRO 450 Health Care Law Health care is one of the most regulated sectors of our economy. This course examines the overlapping layers of federal, state and local jurisdiction to better understand health care law. It specifies the law as it relates to health administration and long-term care management. The course critically examines ethical dilemmas and the law associated with elder rights and long-term care facilities from multiple points of view. With the increasing intersection between health care delivery and the law, health care managers encounter a wide range of legal and regulatory issues, including patients’ rights, institutional liability, and employee relations. Prerequisite(s): Senior Status |
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