College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 2015-2016 Catalog

107 International students are encouraged to contact the Office of International Student Services at (954) 262-7240 or 800-541-6682, ext. 27240, or by email at intl@nova.edu , or visit www.nova.edu/internationalstudents . Provisional Admissions Students will only be considered for admission if they have successfully completed an undergraduate degree. A provisional admission may be granted in cases where an applicant is unable to produce the official copies of all required application documents at the time of the application deadline. If provisional admission is granted, the provisional student must provide any and all outstanding application documents on or before a predetermined deadline. Failure to provide any and all outstanding application documents by the deadline may result in withdrawal from the program. Program Outcomes At the completion of the degree, students will be able to: 1. Analyze data and information and draw critical conclusions about aging and ageist beliefs and policies. 2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of the field of gerontology. 3. Evaluate and use scientific, theoretical, and clinical findings for creating change in professional practice areas that pertain to the field of gerontology. 4. Evaluate theories, practices, and policies for their ability to promote or impede human development and growth in aging and apply them to practice. 5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively both orally, in writing, and with use of technology (such as power point) in the core competencies of the program and specialty tracks. 6. Demonstrate leadership through the ability to plan and carry out an independent piece of research which applies gerontological theory/ies to practice, conduct a needs assessment; literature search and review; select and apply a research design; evaluate results; and present results in both written and oral venues. Academic Advisement Students seeking academic advisement or degree planning should contact the program office at 954-262-7001. Sample Degree Plan year one First Semester GERO 5200: Concepts and Controversies in Aging (3 credits) GERO 5300: Humanities and Aging (3 credits) Second Semester GERO 5400: Sociology of Aging for Future Leaders (3 credits) GERO 5500: Psychology of Aging (3 credits) Third Semester GERO 5600: Biology of Human Aging (3 credits) GERO 5700: Aging and Ethnicity (3 credits)