USC Human Development and Aging, Health Science Track
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Human Development and Aging, Health Science Track transfers starts with BISC 120Lg, BISC 220Lg and CHEM 105aLg; the full list is below.
81 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
USC Human Development and Aging, Health Science Track Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Human Development and Aging, Health Science Track major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Science and Mathematics
Complete all of these
- BISC 120Lg General Biology: Organismal Biology and Evolution
- BISC 220Lg General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology
- CHEM 105aLg General Chemistry
- CHEM 105bL General Chemistry
- CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry
- CHEM 322bL Organic Chemistry
- MATH 125g Calculus I
- PHYS 135aLg Physics for the Life Sciences
- PHYS 135bL Physics for the Life Sciences
Gerontology Upper Division Core Courses
Complete all of these
- GERO 310 Physiology of Aging
- GERO 340 Policy, Values, and Power in an Aging Society
- GERO 414 Neurobiology of Aging
- GERO 495 Practicum in Geriatric Care
Complete 1 of these
- GERO 320g Psychology of Adult Development
- GERO 330 Society and Adult Development
Also listed by USC
USC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Recommended General Electives
- ANTH 305 Childhood, Birth and Reproduction
- BISC 480L Developmental Biology
- HP 402 Maternal and Child Health
- LING 405 Child Language Acquisition
- PSYC 100Lg Introduction to Psychology
- PSYC 336L Developmental Psychology
- PSYC 437 Adolescent Development
- SOCI 305m Sociology of Childhood
- SOCI 369 The Family in a Changing Society
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have a Human Development and Aging, Health Science Track major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Human Development and Aging, Health Science Track and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Human Development and Aging, Health Science Track?
USC's Human Development and Aging, Health Science Track major preparation includes BISC 120Lg, BISC 220Lg, CHEM 105aLg, CHEM 105bL, CHEM 322aL and CHEM 322bL, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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