Details: Aging Studies, Field Major or Bachelor of General Studies, CHP

Field Major or Bachelor of General StudiesAging Studies

WSU's bachelor's degree in aging studies combines its quality curriculum with the flexibility of a completely online format鈥攁nd two undergraduate degree options鈥攖o prepare you for high-demand careers in the aging service industry.

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At 麻豆传媒映画出品 State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

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Admission to the program

To be admitted into the College of Health Professions, you must first be admitted to 麻豆传媒映画出品 State.

For WSU's admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

Inside the Program

Older adults benefit from student-led exercise classes through 麻豆传媒映画出品 State

Highly trained graduate, practicum and undergraduate internship students are using their skills to lead exercise classes for older adults in the community.

The program is called WellREP and is an evidence-based, progressive exercise class specially designed for older adults.

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Curriculum

Choose from two completely online options:

Bachelor of Arts Field Major in Aging Studies

Design a program of study with a primary emphasis on aging studies. Collaborate with an academic advisor and choose courses that cater to your interests within a liberal-arts based education.

Bachelor of General Studies 鈥� aging studies emphasis

Study three academic disciplines鈥攚ith an emphasis on aging studies鈥攖o gain a diverse set of skills for success in a wide variety of health- and aging-related careers.

Careers

With an increasingly large aging population comes the need for well-trained aging specialists in a wide variety of settings, including:

    Academia
    Aging research and policy institutes
    HMOs and hospitals
    Mental health
    Pharmaceutical companies
    Skilled nursing facilities

Learn more about careers in this field