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Gerontology Minor

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.