This minor provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of aging in America. It prepares students to understand the problems, prospects, and policy issues involved in aging. The requirements for a minor in Gerontology are 18 semester hours, which must include:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SY 370 | Aging and Human Development | 3 |
| or SW 370 | Aging and Human Development | |
| SY 340 | Perspectives on Death and Dying | 3 |
| or SW 371 | Perspectives on Death and Dying | |
| Select the remaining twelve hours of electives from the following courses: | 12 | |
| Race, Ethnicity, and Society | ||
| Medicine and Society | ||
| Religion, Spirituality, and Cults | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Social Work in Health Care | ||
| Community Engagement and Leadership | ||
| Human Behavior and Social Environment I | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Health Aspects of Aging | ||
| Adult Development and Aging | ||
| Recreation for the Aged | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
There are no prerequisites for Gerontology minors.