Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2026 through summer 2027. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Program Courses
HSCI 550	Theories and Frameworks for Aging	3
HSCI 551	Research and Interventions	3
HSCI 602	Biological Aspects of Aging	3
HSCI 603	Psychological Aspects of Aging	3
HSCI 604	Social Issues and Aspects of Aging	3
HSCI 637	Perspectives on Healthy Aging	3
HLTH 638	Gerontological Community Health Promotion	3
HSCI 639	Faith and Aging	3
HSCI 644	Literary Reflections on Aging	3
HSCI 698	Practicum	3
Gerontology Elective 1		3
Gerontology Elective 1		3
Total Hours		36

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Choose from HSCI 645, HSCI 646, or NUTR 647.

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

• Complete 36 hours
• A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
• 3.0 GPA
• No grades lower than B- may be applied to the degree
• Degree must be completed within 5 years
• Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date

Program Offered in Online Format

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
First Semester		Hours
HSCI 550	Theories and Frameworks for Aging	3
HSCI 551	Research and Interventions	3
HSCI 639	Faith and Aging	3
	Hours	9
Second Semester
HSCI 602	Biological Aspects of Aging	3
HSCI 603	Psychological Aspects of Aging	3
HSCI 604	Social Issues and Aspects of Aging	3
	Hours	9
Second Year
Third Semester
HSCI 637	Perspectives on Healthy Aging	3
HSCI 638	Gerontological Community Health Promotion	3
Gerontology Elective		3
	Hours	9
Fourth Semester
HSCI 698	Practicum	3
HSCI 644	Literary Reflections on Aging	3
Gerontology Elective		3
	Hours	9
	Total Hours	36

All applicable prerequisites must be met