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.