School of Undergraduate Studies

Gerontology Major

• Program Objectives
• Degree Requirements
• Course Requirements
• Internship Requirement

Gerontology Minor

• Program Objectives
• Minor Requirements

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Gerontology

Minor in Gerontology

The gerontology minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major discipline by examining aging from a multidisciplinary perspective that integrates biological, sociological, psychological and historical perspectives. It provides the student with the opportunity to study complex processes and aspects of aging and the field of gerontology.

Objectives

The student who graduates with a minor in gerontology will be able to

• Demonstrate the ability to apply—in an integrated, interdisciplinary way—biological, sociological, psychological and health concepts to work with older adults.
• Analyze the impact of gender, ethnicity and socioeconomic status on the experience of aging from an interdisciplinary perspective.
• Analyze current family and intergenerational issues related to aging from an interdisciplinary perspective.
• Articulate the social, political, legal, health and policy implications of a rapidly expanding aging population for society.

 

Requirements for the Gerontology Minor

A minor in gerontology requires the completion of 15 credits of coursework in gerontology. Courses appropriate for the major in gerontology apply. Students are recommended to take GERO 100 and 220 (or PSYC 357) as the first courses in the minor (if they have not already applied the courses toward other degree requirements).

Courses may not duplicate those used to satisfy requirements for the major. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.