Lifespan Health (BS)

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The Bachelor of Science in Lifespan Health prepares students for admission to a graduate or professional school with an emphasis on the biomedical aspects of health including disease prevention, detection and treatment. This program is designed for students wishing to pursue graduate studies in a health field such as medicine, pharmacy, occupational/physical therapy, psychology and other related fields.

Admission to this program is granted through USC’s admission process, described in the admission section of this catalogue. The same foreign language or programming skills requirement for the BS in Human Development and Aging default Social Science track (12 units total)is required as well as the USC General Education program (see the General Education for more information). Students must enroll in the following courses:

Gerontology Required Courses

GERO 200 Gerontology: The Science of Adult Development Units: 4
GERO 310 Physiology of Aging Units: 4 *
GERO 320g Psychology of Adult Development Units: 4
GERO 416 Health Issues in Adulthood Units: 4
GERO 483 Global Health and Aging Units: 4
GERO 492 Senior Seminar Units: 4
GERO 495 Practicum in Geriatric Care Units: 4

Choose three from the following four courses:

GERO 414 Neurobiology of Aging Units: 4 *
GERO 437 Social and Psychological Aspects of Death and Dying Units: 2 or 4 **
GERO 475 Ethical Issues in Geriatric Health Care Units: 4
GERO 481 Case Management for Older Adults Units: 4
Electives Units: 32
Gerontology electives Units: 12

Notes:

^*Prerequisite required.

^**GERO 437 must be taken for 4 units of credit