Health Sciences: Aging 499J
The bachelor of science in health science (B.S.H.S.) aging track is a degree program offered jointly by the Rutgers University–Newark College of Arts and Sciences (NCAS) and Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP).
The
goal of the aging track is to prepare students with training in healthy living
and management of disease in older adults; social policies for older adults; and
knowledge, resources, and skills to effectively care for the ever-growing aging
population in our communities and beyond. Students pursuing the B.S.H.S. aging track complete their first two years of study in NCAS, where they complete their core curriculum requirements as well as a minor in psychology or sociology.
Students then apply to transfer to SHP, where they complete their professional training for the major in a fully online program. Course requirements for the major include:
Interdisciplinary Health Science Core (28 credits)
| IDST3400
| Applications of Computers in Health Care
| 3
| IDST3510
| Principles of Scientific Inquiry
| 3
| IDST4115
| Health Care Organizations (qualifies as writing-intensive course)
| 3
| IDST4150
| Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Practice
| 3
| IDST4200
| Cultural Issues in Health Care
| 3
| IDST4116
| Health Care Financing and Budgeting
| 3
| IDST4510
| Crisis Management in Health Advocacy
| 3
| IDST4117
| Health Services Management
| 3
| IDST4220
| Designing and Planning Research Projects
| 3
|
| Medical Terminology
| 1
| Interprofessional Aging Core Courses (12 credits)
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| IDST5300
| Approaches to the Older Adult
| 3
| IDST5310
| Managing Disease in Older Adults
| 3
| IDST5320
| Social and Health Care Policy for the Older Adult
| 3
| PSRT4102
| Communication Techniques in the Health Professions
| 3
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Four B.S.H.S. Aging Track Courses (18-21 credits)
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| IDST4230
| Health Promotion and Aging
| 3
| NUTR4420
| Nutrition and the Older Adult
| 3
| PSRT4040
| Aging and Psychiatric Rehabilitation
| 3
| PSRT4015
| Wellness and Recovery
| 3
| IDST4310
| Patient Advocacy and Health Care
| 3
| IDST4550
| Leadership in Health Care
| 3
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| Elective
| 0-3
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Practicum (4 credits)
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| IDST4409
| Health Services Practicum
| 4
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