College of Liberal Arts
Life Span Services Minor
Embrace the Wisdom and Needs of Our Aging Population
Benedictine University’s Life Span Services program is an interdisciplinary exploration of the cultural, psychological, and sociological forces that shape the aging process in the United States. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of the factors that influence the lives of older adults, empowering you to effectively engage with this growing demographic.
As you explore the landscape of our aging popuation, you’ll acquire a foundational knowledge base that will serve as a springboard for a fulfilling career serving older adults. In our Life Span Services program, you’ll develop introductory skills in gerontology, including communication, assessment, and caregiving techniques. Additionally, you’ll cultivate an understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by older adults, empowering you to provide compassionate and effective support.
The BenU Difference
Nurturing Well-Being
The Life Span Services program at Benedictine University is designed to help students gain a comprehensive understanding of the aging process and the factors that influence the lives of older adults. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with older adults, their families, and caregivers.
This minor also prepares students for careers in a variety of fields, including healthcare, counseling, public policy, and law. Students will be well-positioned to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults.
Gain the knowledge and skills to effectively work with older adults
As our population ages, the demand for professionals with expertise in gerontology is rapidly increasing. By pursuing the Life Span Services minor at Benedictine University, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults and prepare for a rewarding career in this growing field.
Our comprehensive minor curriculum delves into the medical, social, psychological, and cultural aspects of aging, providing you with a holistic understanding of the factors that shape the lives of older adults. Through engaging coursework, hands-on practicum opportunities, and a culminating internship experience, you’ll develop the expertise to effectively engage with older adults, their families, and caregivers, empowering you to make a positive difference in an increasingly aging population.
Embracing the Aging Population with the Life Span Services Minor
A Life Span Services minor can equip you for a fulfilling career in the growing field of gerontology, the study of the aging process and its social, psychological, and biological aspects. Potential career paths include social worker, healthcare professional, policy analyst, program coordinator, and gerontologist. Additionally, the minor prepares you for various positions working with older adults, such as case manager, life enrichment specialist, long-term care ombudsman, senior center director, and social gerontologist.
A Life Span Services minor empowers you to make a positive impact on the lives of older adults and contribute to a more age-friendly society.
Here is an example of some courses you may take in the Life Span Services minor program:
- Medical Sociology
- Social, Psychological and Cultural Aspects of Aging
- Clinical Practicum/Lab
- Death and Dying
- Life Span Services Internship
Life Span Services course
Includes SOCL, PSYC
