Aging ,BS
Age, Communication, Community, Gerontology, Health, Human Behavior, Human Development, Psychology, law, sociology
Are you interested in addressing challenges to create a better future? Older adults are the fastest-growing demographic segment, creating dramatic changes in the economy, in the workplace and in society. Prepare to develop solutions to adapt institutional and social arrangements to aging populations and shifting demographics.
The world's population is rapidly aging, and older adults now compose the largest-ever demographic segment. Although longer life spans are an enormous gain for human welfare, this rapid shift presents tremendous challenges, including health care costs, labor-force shortages and long-term care demands.
In the Bachelor of Science program in aging, you develop skills in identifying challenges and developing solutions that are critical to managing these profound demographic trends. Completing courses such as Communication and Aging, Aging and the Life Course, and Supporting the Health of Older Adults gives you the skills and mindset to contribute solutions as the proportion of retired adults increases faster than the number of people in the workforce. Completion of the degree includes a culminating experience, such as a capstone project or internship experience for learning opportunities beyond the classroom.
This program prepares you to be a leader in this burgeoning field. You learn to develop solutions in areas of personal finance, transportation, increased demands for health care, assisted-living options and recreational needs for an aging population.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 114 - College Mathematics
or any math course that meets the MATH designation - Math
intensity: General
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, students in the aging program are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Students in these programs build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships around the world, increasing their professional network. Participation in a study abroad program provides students with the heightened cultural competency and strengthened leadership and critical thinking skills that enhance their resumes and help them stand out in a competitive career field. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can explore how their varied fields and interests interact in different settings worldwide.
Career opportunities for graduates include advising organizations to better serve older adults, researching service delivery modalities, developing policies for public and private organizations, and providing services directly to older populations. Employment in associated career fields is expected to increase commensurately with the needs of a growing and diverse population. People who work with aging populations are employed in public and private agencies that deal with a wide variety of social issues, including:
- access to primary and specialized health care
- assisted-living facility management
- disabilities
- discrimination
- elder abuse and family support
- health, mental health and end-of-life decisions
- housing
- recreational opportunities
- transportation
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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6.4%
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$45,930
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4.5%
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$64,070
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11.3%
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$51,850
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6.5%
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$69,770
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3.5%
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$48,430
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4.4%
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$61,990
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4.1%
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$159,670
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16.8%
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$59,350
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13.8%
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$100,330
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6.4%
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$80,390
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School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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FAB N101
SBSadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
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