Gerontology Minor

The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences offers an interdisciplinary minor in gerontology that focuses on the study of older adults and the aging process. The minor draws on courses from a variety of disciplines, such as sociology, psychology, public health, recreation therapy, gerontology, and social work. The minor is designed for students with a general interest in aging, and will help prepare students for careers that involve working with older adults. Students are encouraged to obtain field experience in local agencies serving older adults. Students should contact the coordinator for additional information.

Applied Learning Requirement:

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for a minor in gerontology a student must successfully complete GRN 101 and GRN 440 .

Requirements for a Minor in Gerontology:

Core:

GRN 101 - Introduction to Gerontology Credit Hours: 3
GRN 440 - Current Issues in Gerontology Credit Hours: 3
SOC 336 - Sociology of Aging Credit Hours: 3
PSY 324 - Psychology of Aging Credit Hours: 3
HEA 325 - Health and Aging Credit Hours: 3

Electives:

Three additional credits of designated gerontology courses are required to complete the minor.

COM 347 - Aging and Communication Credit Hours: 3
GRN 422 - Family Health and Aging Credit Hours: 3
GRN 446 - Health Care Access for Older Adults Credit Hours: 3
GRN 491 - Directed Individual Study Credit Hours: 1 To 3
GRN 495 - Topical Seminar in Gerontology Credit Hours: 3
PAR 215 - Medical Ethics: Life and Death Decisions in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
PSY 223 - Life Span Human Development Credit Hours: 3
PSY 416 - Adult Development and Life Transitions Credit Hours: 3
RTH 469 - Recreation Therapy in Geriatrics Credit Hours: 3
SOC 220 - Sociology of Death and Dying Credit Hours: 3
SWK 310 - Social Work with Older Adults Credit Hours: 3

Total: 18 hours

Additional Information:

A “C” (2.00) or better average is required in all courses counted toward the minor. Students should contact the director for a list of current designated courses.