B.S. in Human Services/Gerontology

Gerontology is study of social, physical and mental changes in people as they age. Our society is going through constant change and different age groups add various values to it. There is no problem in maintaining that balance until a particular group adds or negates a certain value to or from it. To understand this further, Kaplan University offers a B.S. in Human Services/Gerontology for students who are looking for a career in Human Services.

The main area of focus in this course is on the changes that happen when people age. You will learn various modules like gender related issues, ageing, ethic and multicultural diversities, media and the elderly people and various other topics.

With technology rapidly growing there is also a multi- cultural growth in our society. As a Human Services professional you will be able to counsel people especially the elderly and help them overcome the problem they may face. You will find jobs in various NGO's, government agencies, healthcare clinics and social welfare organizations.