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Dec 11, 2024
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2023/2024 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Gerontology, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences
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(Major Code: 12043) (SIMS Code: 551902)
All candidates for a degree in liberal arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .” No more than 48 units in gerontology courses can apply to the degree.
A minor is not required with this major.
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Preparation for the Major
(21 units)
Language Requirement
Competency (successfully completing the third college semester or fifth college quarter) is required in one language other than English to fulfill the graduation requirement. Refer to the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”
Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
Completing one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.
International Experience
All gerontology majors are required to participate in a pre-approved international experience to increase awareness of cross-cultural issues, global health, economic, political, cultural, social services, and health challenges experienced by local populations in international environments. Students participate in residence for two or more weeks (exemption from the study abroad portion of the requirement must be approved by the dean of the college based on serious and compelling life events or physical limitations; a relevant course will be substituted). Specific details can be found at https://newscenter.sdsu.edu/student_affairs/isc/studyabroad.aspx.
To meet the international experience requirement, majors must complete one of the following:
- A CSU Study Abroad Program;
- An SDSU Exchange Program;
- An SDSU Study Abroad Program;
- An SDSU Study Travel Program;
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Major
A minimum of 36 upper division units to include
12 Units Selected with Approval of the Adviser from
*Prerequisites waived.
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