Minor in Gerontology
The interdisciplinary minor in gerontology enhances professionals’ capacity to work with older persons.
Required Courses
It requires four courses in three disciplines. Students select another 9 credits to earn 18 credits in coursework related to gerontology.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SWK 313 | Orientation to Gerontology | 2 |
| SWK 316 | Interprofessional Health Care (Can substitute NURS 420, N&D 480, CSD 580, OT 569, PT 655, or SWK 560 Interprofessional Health Care) | 1 |
| PSYC 355 | Adulthood and Aging | 3 |
| SOC 352 | Aging and Society | 3 |
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Introduction to American Indian Studies | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Death and Dying | ||
| Ethics in Health Care | ||
| Fundamentals of Nutrition | ||
| Diversity Psychology | ||
| Medical Sociology | ||
| Human Behavior and the Social Environment I | ||
| Overview of Disabilities | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
With current approval of the student advisor and the minor coordinator up to three credit hours of departmental tutorial readings, special topics and/or research studies may be included.