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)
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
Four B.S.H.S. Aging Track Courses (18-21 credits)
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
	Elective	0-3
Practicum (4 credits)
IDST4409	Health Services Practicum	4