Gerontology Minor

(18-19 credits)

Meet the needs of a growing aging population in positions related to activities, social services, home healthcare, adult protective services, marketing, and rehabilitation. This minor affords an excellent foundation for working with older adults.

(18-20 credits)

Complete the following for your minor:

HDFS 218Death, Grief and Caring

3

GERO 231Psychology of Aging

3

GERO 232Sociology of Aging

3

GERO 251Biology, Nutrition, and Healthy Aging

3

One of the following options:

Six credits from the following:

GERO 391Aging Practicum

1-3

GERO 391: 2 separate practica of 3 credits each or an internship for 6 credits

Six to eight credits from the following:

APHS 391Applied Health Science Practicum

1-3

CHRM 391Practicum

1-3

NURS 311Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults I

4

NURS 312Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults II

4

PSYC 391Psychology Practicum

1-3

SOAN 391Sociology Practicum

1-3

SOWK 490Field Practice in Social Work

12

Six to seven credits from the following:

HDFS 312Adult Development

3

AND

APHS 391Applied Health Science Practicum

1-3

OR

CHRM 391Practicum

1-3

OR

GERO 391Aging Practicum

1-3

OR

NURS 311Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults I

4

OR

NURS 312Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults II

4

OR

PSYC 391Psychology Practicum

1-3

OR

SOAN 391Sociology Practicum

1-3

OR

SOWK 490Field Practice in Social Work

12

If using GERO 391 for minor requirements, each practicum must be for 3 credits.

Only 3 credits of SOWK 490 count towards the minor.