Gerontology Minor

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Gerontology is the study of older adults and the aging process. Foundationally, Gerontology is a biopsychosocial field of study. Therefore, the Gerontology Minor addresses biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging. The Gerontology Minor complements many majors and enhances career opportunities particularly for students in the health and human service-related professions.

Requirements (15 credits):

GER 215 Social Aspects of Aging 3 credit hours
GER 312 Psychological Aspects of Aging 3 credit hours
GER 410 Health in the Later Years 3 credit hours

Choose 6 credits from the following courses:

ANT 350 Anthropology of Aging 3 credit hours
GER 320 Working with Older Adults 3 credit hours
GER 330 Death, Dying, and Bereavement 3 credit hours
GER 390 Selected Topics in Gerontology 3 credit hours
GER 391 Selected Topics in Gerontology 3 credit hours
GER 392 Selected Topics in Gerontology 3 credit hours
GER 491 Validation Method: Part I 3 credit hours
GER 492 Validation Method: Part II 3 credit hours
GER 498 Gerontology Independent Study 1-3 credit hours each semester
GER 499 Gerontology Independent Study 1-3 credit hours each semester
HSV 316 Ethical Aspects of the Human Services 3 credit hours
HSV 370 Case Management 3 credit hours
HSV 495 Experiential Learning in Human Services 3 credit hours each semester *
HSV 496 Experiential Learning in Human Services 3 credit hours each semester *