Gerontology, Minor - Course Requirements

Course Requirements

The Gerontology minor provides an opportunity for the multidisciplinary study of the biological, psychological, and social/policy aspects of aging over the life course. The minor helps to prepare students from any major to work with older adults in a number of professional settings, including human services, counseling, health care, and business settings. The minor consists of a minimum of 18 credits and may include courses in Psychology, Sociology, or Criminal Justice. A minimum grade of C is required for each course in the minor.

Choose one of:

  • PSYC 110 Introduction to Psychology - 3 Credits
  • SOCO 101 Introductory Sociology - 3 Credits

Required Course:

  • PSYC/SOCO 207 Adult Development and Aging - 3 Credits

Choose three Electives:

Course ID

Course Name

Credits

HPWE 200

Health Promotion through the Lifespan

3

PSYC 212

Psychology of Health and Illness

3

PSYC/SOCO 342

Loss and Grief

3

CRJU/SOCO 219

Victimology

3

PSYC/SOCO 350

Internship I (Gerontology setting) *

3

PSYC/SOCO 351

Internship II (Gerontology setting) *

3

*All prerequisites must be met for the course to be taken in the minor.