Major (B.A.) in Management of Aging Services
- 39 credits
- Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the major
- Students enrolled in this major cannot also declare the Minor in the Management of Aging Services, the Minor in Aging Studies, or the Health, Wellness, and Aging Minor.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing the BA or Undergraduate Minor in the Management of Aging Services
students will be able to:
- Describe the process of biological, psychological, social, and economic aging and their
theoretical frameworks - Discuss the diversity of the older adult population and of the social and cultural contexts
of aging - Analyze the implications of an aging population for the economy, social institutions, and
policy - Outline and evaluate the Aging Services network
- Summarize the longevity economy and the opportunities it presents
- Assess the impact of technology on an aging society from the individual, societal, and systems perspective
- Formulate ways of promoting optimal aging at individual, community, and society levels
- Discuss and analyze basic strategies for management of aging services and the formulation of aging related policies
- Effectively communicate about aging issues and concepts.
Curriculum
Total Credits: 39 – These include seven required core courses (21 credits) and 18 credits of electives.
Please refer to the UMBC Undergraduate Catalog for further information on the courses included in this major, course descriptions, and prerequisites for the courses.
Minor in the Management of Aging Services
- Minimum 18 credits
- Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the minor
- This minor concentration cannot be declared in conjunction with the Management of Aging Services Major or the Minor in Aging Studies.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing the BA or Undergraduate Minor in the Management of Aging Services
students will be able to:
- Describe the process of biological, psychological, social, and economic aging and their
theoretical frameworks - Discuss the diversity of the older adult population and of the social and cultural contexts
of aging - Analyze the implications of an aging population for the economy, social institutions, and
policy - Outline and evaluate the Aging Services network
- Summarize the longevity economy and the opportunities it presents
- Assess the impact of technology on an aging society from the individual, societal, and systems perspective
- Formulate ways of promoting optimal aging at individual, community, and society levels
- Discuss and analyze basic strategies for management of aging services and the formulation of aging related policies
- Effectively communicate about aging issues and concepts.
Curriculum
Total Credits: 18 – These include three required core courses (9 credits) and 9 credits of approved electives.
Please refer to the UMBC Undergraduate Catalog for further information on the courses included in this minor, course descriptions, and prerequisites for the courses.
Minor in Aging Studies
- Minimum 18 credits
- Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the minor
- This minor concentration cannot be declared in conjunction with the Management of Aging Services Major, Management of Aging Services Minor, or the Health, Wellness, and Aging Minor.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing the BA or Undergraduate Minor in the Management of Aging Services
students will be able to:
- Describe the process of biological, psychological, social, and economic aging and their
theoretical frameworks - Discuss the diversity of the older adult population and of the social and cultural contexts
of aging - Analyze the implications of an aging population for the economy, social institutions, and
policy - Outline and evaluate the Aging Services network
- Summarize the longevity economy and the opportunities it presents
- Assess the impact of technology on an aging society from the individual, societal, and systems perspective
- Formulate ways of promoting optimal aging at individual, community, and society levels
- Discuss and analyze basic strategies for management of aging services and the formulation of aging related policies
- Effectively communicate about aging issues and concepts.
Curriculum
Total Credits: 18 – These include one required core course (3 credits) and 15 credits of approved electives.
Elective courses from a minimum of three of the five categories below must be completed:
- Health and Aging
- Management and Policy
- Technology and Aging
- Contemporary Issues in Aging
- Research/Experiential Learning
Please refer to the UMBC Undergraduate Catalog for further information on the courses included in this minor, course descriptions, and prerequisites for the courses.
Minor in Health, Wellness, and Aging
- Minimum 18 credits
- Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the minor
- This minor concentration cannot be declared in conjunction with the Management of Aging Services Major or the Minor in Aging Studies.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between the aging process and disease processes
- Assess the impact of life course social, psychological, and biological factors on health
and wellness in later life - Describe the interdisciplinary and integrative foundations of health and wellness in later
life - Evaluate the sociocultural context of aging and the impact on adaptation and resilience
on health and wellness in later life - Discuss the impact of informal and formal systems of wellness programs, health care,
and social support on the health and wellness of an aging population.
Curriculum
Total Credits: 18 – These include four required core courses (12 credits) and 6 credits of approved electives.
Please refer to the UMBC Undergraduate Catalog for further information on the courses included in this minor, course descriptions, and prerequisites for the courses.