HD Peer’s Newsletter
Spring 2014, Issue 1
Month of Gerontology
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. - Nelson Mandela
Interviewing CSUSM’s
Kaitlin Medina
1. How did you decide that the Major Human Development was
for you and what concentration are you?
For the Human Development major I have a concentration in
counseling services. I've always been a people watcher and
wondered why and how people come to be who they are. Along with
this, I've always derived great joy from helping others rather it'd be
through simply listening to them or a random act of kindness.
2. How do you hope to use your degree?
With my degree I hope to work for a non-profit or government
agency that is geared towards social services. Specifically one
involved with Military Vets.
3. When are you set to graduate?
I am set to graduate Spring 2015.
4. Do you hope to continue your education?
Yes, I hope to get my MSW (Masters of Social Work).
5. What steps do you need to complete before you apply for a
Graduate Program?
In order to apply to a graduate program I need to complete the GRE
and obtain letters of recommendation. (If interested in the MSW
program through CSUSM, 500 volunteer hours are preferred upon
entering program.)
6. What do you see yourself doing in 5 years (a company you
may hope to work for, education program in progress, etc.)?
I see myself joining a practice that is geared toward helping Vets
with PTSD and engaged in substance abuse or domestic violence
or both.
7. What are your words of wisdom pertaining to students and
the future?
My words of wisdom pertaining to students and the future are to
always press on, remember why you love your field and work hard.
As long as you do that, you can achieve your goals.
Information about Gerontology:
Gerontology is the study of aging. Thanks to medical advances
and healthy lifestyle choices, humans are living longer. HD
students in the Counseling & Health concentrations are also
prepared to serve this growing population.
Here are some of the wonderful careers
pertaining to Gerontology.
-Assisted Living Admin
-Dietician and Food Service Directors
-Elder Law Attorney
-Geriatric Case Manager
-Gerontologist
-Health Educator
-Hospice Care Provider
-Nurse...and many many more.
These careers were found on
http://www.publichealth.uga.edu/geron/careers
Are you furthering your education? Look into
these great schools and programs:
-USC (Davis School of Gerontology) M.A./M.S.
-SFSU Gerontology M.A.
-CSUF Gerontology M.S.
-CSUSM Institute for Palliative Care
-CSUSM Nursing M.S.
School Spirit Wear
Did you know you can buy CSUSM: Human
Development Spirit Wear, the shop carries Hoodies, TShirts, Blankets and Water Bottles at unbeatable prices!
http://csusm-humandevelopment.propellshops.com
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CLUB
Are you ready to be involved on campus?
Needing great experiences for your Graduate
and Career Resumes? Well, think no further and
Theory of the Month:
Programmed Theories of Aging
This theory suggests that our lifespan is already determined by our
genes, so in a sense we are a clock which is ticking away.
Fortunately, we are learning that what we eat, where we live, what
we do can alter our genes allowing us to live longer.
join the HD Club. Students just like you are
networking and engaging in experiences that will
help their future. Go online and fill out the form at
http://hdclubcsusm.wix.com/hdc
Next meetings are March 6th and 20th in ACD 305
Rathus, Spencer A. HDEV. 2nd ed. Cengage Learning, 2010. 315.
Modern Biol. l Theories of Aging http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2995895/
We would love to hear from you.
If you have suggestions or information pertaining to HD and want to share it,
we may be able to incorporate them into our next newsletter. Thank you
and have a great semester.
HD Peer: Matthew Thompson - thomp144@cougars.csusm.edu