Aging Studies Minor

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Growth in the population of older persons in the U.S. and worldwide has created a demand for professionals with specialized knowledge in the field of aging. The Aging Studies Minor is a 15-credit interdisciplinary minor open to all majors. Because of the biopsychosocial nature of the aging process, three foundational courses are required. Students choose two additional 3-credit courses from various disciplines to complete the minor. Courses within the minor may also be taken individually as electives. The Aging Studies Minor aims to encourage students in various academic majors to expand their knowledge and professional development related to aging and older adulthood.

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

Minor Electives

Students must complete 6 credits of the following:

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 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