2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

Gerontology Minor

Coordinator: Dr. Sharon McKenzie, CTRS

Contact: 737-3820

HH 434

The Gerontology minor provides a strong foundation for students to learn and address the physical, social, psychological, cultural, and spiritual needs of the rapidly growing older adult population from an interdisciplinary perspective.  Students will be able to apply this specialized knowledge and expertise in the field of aging to their major discipline of study and thus increase their employment opportunities. It will provide opportunities to enhance skills in communication and increase understanding of the interdisciplinary approaches in various settings. Students will acquire the skills necessary to help transform the quality of life of alder adults.

Gerontology Minor Requirements

Required Courses 6

ID 3750BASIC CONCEPTS OF AGING

3

GERO 4260PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN GERONTOLOGY

3

Electives 12

All elective courses should be selected with advisement from the Gerontology Coordinator.

Select four courses (12 credits) from two disciplines from courses below:

ID 3760AGING, THE FAMILY AND SOCIETY

3

BIO 3450BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AGING

3

PSY 3130PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING

3

GERO 4290PRACTICUM GERONTOLOGY

3

SOC 4300SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH CARE

3

PA 3800HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS IN THE UNITED STATES

3

PHIL 3314MORAL PROB/MED & HLTH CARE

3

HED 3270HEALTH DISPARITIES IN THE UNITED STATES

3

HED 3515WELLNESS

3

HED 3725DEATH IN PERSPECTIVE

3

HED 4101EPIDEMIOLOGY AND DISEASE

3

Total Credit Hours: 18