Minor in Gerontology

The minor in Gerontology requires the completion of 21 credit hours in approved courses.  The minor offers an interdisciplinary perspective of the study of the aged and the aging process and is designed for students with a general interest in aging or those considering a career which involves working with the aging.

I. Core Required Courses (15 Hours)

  • HLTH     2310     Introduction to Gerontology
  • HLTH     4310     Health Concerns of Aging
  • SOC       4331     Social Gerontology
  • HLTH    4390      Directed Independent Study

Choose one course from the following:

  • SOC       3381     Death and Dying
  • PSYC     3360     Social Psychology
  • PSYC     4352     Adult Psychology

II. Elective Courses (6 Hours)

  • HSC       3123     Medical Terminology
  • HLTH     4331     Program Planning and Evaluation
  • HLTH     4343     Health Strategies for Multicultural Populations [UD UCA Core: D]
  • BIOL      4351     General Pharmacology
  • SOC       4334      Medical Sociology

Other electives may be approved by prior consultation with the Gerontology program advisor or the Department Chair.