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.
Minor Requirements – 21 Hours
Core Courses – 15 Hours Minimum
HED 2310 Introduction to Gerontology
HED 4310 Health Concerns of Aging
SOC 4331 Social Gerontology
HED 4390 Directed Independent Study
And choose one course from the following:
SOC 3381 Death and Dying
PSY 3360 Social Psychology
PSY 4352 Adult Psychology
Electives – 6 Hours Minimum
HSC 3123 Medical Terminology
HED 4331 Program Planning and Evaluation
HED 4343 Health Strategies for Multicultural Populations
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.