Course variations

Course summary

This program prepares students for a rewarding career in non-profit, public, and private sector organizations that address the ongoing revolution of society’s view on aging.

Program modules

The core courses are ECON 121 Principles of Accounting I (3), ECAD 210 The Practice of Management -or- POLI 250 Introduction to Public Administration (SS) (3), SPCH 210 Interpersonal Communication -or- SPCH 220 Small-Group Communication (3), AGNG 200 The Experience of Aging (3), IS 295 Introduction to Applications Programming (3), AGNG 300 Overview of Aging Services in the U.S (3), ECAD 310 Human Resource Management -or - ECAD 489 Seminar in Management and Administration (3), AGNG 401 Foundations of Aging Services (3), AGNG 422 Research Applications in Aging Services (3), AGNG 440 Diversity in Aging Services (3), AGNG 460 Internship in Aging Services (5), AGNG 461 Internship Seminar in Aging Services (1), AGNG 470 Capstone in Aging Services (3), HAPP 498 Financial Management and Decision Support for Health Services Organizations (3).

Entry requirement for international students

Students must have a high school diploma or its equivalent and have strong marks. Freshmen who wish to be considered for merit scholarships must sit for the SAT and present a combined critical reading and math score of 1300 or better along with high school marks that are in the top 10 per cent of their class. Otherwise, students educated overseas do not need to sit for the SAT. They must also demonstrate their English Proficiency by TOEFL or IELTS scores. If students TOEFL score falls below 48 on the internet-based, 140 on the computer-based, or 550 on the paper and pencil version, they should consider full-time enrollment in the English Language Center (ELC).

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of Maryland, Baltimore County

Department name

Erickson School