2001/2003 Undergraduate Catalog
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College of Arts and Sciences
Gerontology (Aging) Program

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Introduction

Gerontology is the interdisciplinary study of the aging process, older adults, and issues important to those in later life. Our undergraduate Gerontology Minor is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to better serve our rapidly growing older population. Through required course work, electives in your personal area of interest, applied experiences, research opportunities, and volunteer activities, you will gain a firm understanding of aging-related issues that can be applied to your major field of study.

Because our older adult population is growing at an astounding rate, it is highly likely that you will encounter older people, regardless of your chosen profession. For example, those interested in working with older adults (e.g., psychologists, social workers, physicians, health services professionals), those who want to design products that can be useful to older people (e.g., financial planners, computer software/hardware engineers), or those who are concerned about issues that impact later adulthood (e.g., lawyers, political scientists, sociologists) should all consider enrolling in the Gerontology Minor. Knowledge about aging can make you a better professional and will signal employers that you have what it takes to better serve the needs and interests of this group.

Gerontology (Aging) Program Minor

18 crs.

Core Requirements (9 crs.)
To gain a foundation in aging knowledge and service, all students are required to complete the following courses:
GRN100 Introduction to Sociology
GRN301 Gerontology Internship
GRN302 Seminar in Gerontology
Approved Electives (9 crs.)
To fulfill the remainder of the minor requirements, students are encouraged to take elective courses that match their personal and professional areas of interest. These include:
GRN391 Selected Topics in Gerontology*
GRN491 Advanced Selected Topics in Gerontology*
*May be repeated with Director’s permission.

BIO203 Biology of Aging
PSY352 Adult Development and Aging
SOC371 Social Dynamics of Aging
SOC249 Introduction to Social Gerontology
SOC344 Sociology of Death
SOC369 Medical Sociology
SWK351 Special Fields of Social Work: Aging

Additional department selected topics (e.g., PSY391 Selected Topics in Psychology) may count towards the minor if significant aging content is covered. Please see the director for permission.

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