Program: Family and Consumer Sciences: Gerontology Concentration (1215), B.S.F.C.S. - University of Tennessee at Martin - Modern Campus Catalog™

2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog

Jun 10, 2025

The gerontology concentration is designed to provide a broad-based education in adult development and family relationships while allowing flexibility in course work to meet individual career goals. Students in the concentration prepare for career opportunities such as: senior services coordinator, family life educator, adult care administrator, and related jobs in the field. Observations and community service in various locations, in addition to course work, provide the means for the student to gain the knowledge and skills needed in the field.

Degree Requirements

Family and Consumer Sciences Core Component (13 Hours)

(see above)

General Education Component (45-46 Hours)

CHEM 111 - Introduction to Chemistry I: General and Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 4
CHEM 112 - Introduction to Chemistry II: Organic and Biochemistry Credit(s): 4
OR
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 4
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 4
OR
BIOL 110 - Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics Credit(s): 4
BIOL 120 - Human Impact on Biological Systems Credit(s): 4
MMSC 230 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
MMSC 311 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
OR
MMSC 356 - Communication in Professional Environments Credit(s): 3
ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
OR
ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
ENGL 105 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
OR
ENGL 111 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
ENGL 112 - English Composition Credit(s): 3
MATH 110 - Essentials of Algebra II Credit(s): 4
OR
MATH 140 - Precalculus College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MBIO 251 - General Bacteriology Credit(s): 4
OR
ZOOL 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Credit(s): 4
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
OR
SOC 201 - General Sociology Credit(s): 3
Fine Arts Elective selected from approved
general education listing
Credit(s): 3
Humanities Electives (6 hours) selected from approved
general education listing
Credit(s): 6

History Elective (3 Hours)

Selected from:

HIST 121 - Development of World Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 122 - Development of World Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 201 - History of the United States I Credit(s): 3
HIST 202 - History of the United States II Credit(s): 3

Family and Consumer Sciences Component (21 Hours)

CFS 303 - Family Relationships Credit(s): 3
HLTH 220 - Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED Credit(s): 3
FSCI 200 - Food Science Credit(s): 3
OR
FSCI 313 - Food Management Credit(s): 3
CRMG 302 - Personal and Family Finance Credit(s): 3
CFS 402 - Housing Across the Lifespan Credit(s): 3
NUTR 422 - Lifespan Nutrition Credit(s): 3
FASH 303 - Textiles Credit(s): 3

Professional Development Component (39 Hours)

CFS 421 - Adult Development Credit(s): 3
OR
PSYC 313 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3
GERO 200 - Introduction to Gerontology Credit(s): 3
GERO 311 - Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Older Adults Credit(s): 3
GERO 314 - Death, Dying, and Bereavement Credit(s): 3
SWRK 220 - Understanding Human Diversity and Oppressed Populations Credit(s): 3

Electives

12 hours selected from:

CRMG 413 - Resource Management for Special Groups Credit(s): 3
GERO 312 - Caregiving in Late Life Credit(s): 3
HLTH 427 - Principles of Health Education and Promotion Credit(s): 3
HHP 325 - Stress Management Credit(s): 3
HHP 351 - Substance Abuse Prevention Credit(s): 3
OR
PSYC 360 - Drugs and Behavior Credit(s): 3
HHP 353 - Human Sexuality Credit(s): 3
OR
SWRK 425 - Special Topics [topic title] Credit(s): 1-3 (when the topic is Love, Sex, and Relationships)
HHP 360 - Healthy Aging Credit(s): 3
HHP 406 - Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Activity Credit(s): 3
PSYC 325 - Health Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 365 - Special Topics in Psychology [topic title] Credit(s): 1-3 (when the topic is Psychology and Aging
SWRK 355 - Social Gerontology Credit(s): 3
OR
SOC 320 - Social Gerontology Credit(s): 3

Select Alternative A or B to Develop Specialization.

A. Supervised Field Experience

FCS 460 - Orientation to Field Experience Credit(s): 2
FCS 488 - Supervised Field Experience in Gerontology Credit(s): 5
FCS 498 - Supervised Field Experience in Gerontology Credit(s): 5

B. Approved Electives (300- or 400-level) Credit(s): 12

Electives Unspecified (2 Hours)

Minimum Hours Required for a B.S.F.C.S. Degree: 120

A minimum of 36 hours is required in upper-division courses.