Gerontology Minor

(18-19 credits)

Complete the following for your minor:

HDFS 218Death, Grief and Caring

3
GERO 231Psychology of Aging

3
GERO 232Sociology of Aging

3
GERO 251Biology, Nutrition, and Healthy Aging

3

6 credits of the following:

a.

GERO 391Aging Practicum

1-3
OR
Department-specific discipline course (listed below) for a total of 6 credits

GERO 391: 2 separate practica of 3 credits each or an internship for 6 credits

b.

GERO 391Aging Practicum

1-3
OR
3 credits of Department-Specific Discipline Course

3
AND
HDFS 312Adult Development

3

Department-specific courses (Must be completed with older adult populations):

ADED 485Internship

4-8
APHS 391Applied Health Science Practicum

1-3
CHRM 391Practicum

1-3
NURS 311Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults I

4
NURS 312Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults II

4
PSYC 391Psychology Practicum

1-3
SOCI 391Sociology Practicum

1-3
SOWK 490Field Practice in Social Work

12

HDFS 312, NURS 311, NURS 312: This course requires prerequisite(s), which may increase the total credits required for the minor.

If using GERO 391 for minor requirements, each practicum must be for 3 credits.

Only 3 credits of SOWK 490 count towards the minor.