Gerontology Minor

The Gerontology Minor is an 18-credit interdisciplinary minor intended for those students who are interested in learning about the many facets of the aging process and the issues facing the elderly today. Gerontology incorporates the study of the physical, mental, and social changes in older people as they age. it includes the investigation of the changes in society resulting from our aging population, and the application of this knowledge to policies and programs. The minor provides students with the background information about gerontology that prepare students fro specializing in work with the elderly population in their major field of study. Career opportunities exist in many professional setting including community, human services, health-care, long-term care, government agencies (local, state and federal), retirement communities, business and industry.

Minor in Gerontology - 18 credits

Required courses - 12 credits

GERO 0101 - Introduction to Gerontology Credits: 3
MOVP 0100 - Science of Physical Activity and Health Credits: 3
PSYC 0208 - Adult Development and Aging Credits: 3
SOCI 0321 - Sociology of Aging Credits: 3

Internship or independent study - 3 credits

GERO 0370 - Gerontology Internship Credits: 1-6
GERO 0399 - Independent Study in Gerontology Credits: 1-6

Note:

GERO 0370 may be used to fulfill SOCI 0300 for students who are also majoring in Sociology.

Gerontology electives - 3 credits

HIST 0270 - Topics in U.S. History Credits: 3 *
GARP 0105 - Introduction to Community Planning Credits: 3 *
MOVP 0212 - Concepts of Nutrition Credits: 3
MOVP 0310 - Gerokinesiology Credits: 3 *
MOVP 0328 - Fitness/Rehab for Special Populations Credits: 3 *
SOCI 0318 - Sociology of Medical Care Credits: 3
SOCI 0328 - Women and Aging Credits: 3
SOCI 0337 - Death and Dying Credits: 3
SOCI 0338 - Families and Aging Credits: 3

Notes:

* Some courses require additional prerequisites that must be fulfilled.

Additional courses not listed may be used but require the approval of the Gerontology advisor. The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education’s Standards and Guidelines for Gerontology and Geriatric Programs (2008) recommends that at least 50 percent of the content of gerontology elective courses should be focused on gerontology. All requests for course approval should be submitted to the Gerontology advisor.

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