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:

BHA 310 Public Health Administration 3 credit hours
GER 320 Working with Older Adults 3 credit hours
GER 330 Death, Dying, and Bereavement 3 credit hours
GER 491 Validation Method: Part I 3 credit hours
GER 492 Validation Method: Part II 3 credit hours
HSV 316 Ethical Aspects of the Human Services 3 credit hours
HSV 370 Case Management 3 credit hours
HSV 415 Grant Writing for Non-profit Agencies 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 *
NUR 301 Providing Forensic Care for Victims of Violence: A Multidisciplinary Approach 3 credit hours
REC 369 Therapeutic Recreation and Aging 3 credit hours