Gerontology Minor, B.A.; B.A.A.; B.S.; B.S. in B.A.
Note: This minor is on hiatus and will not be accepting admissions into the program.
Gerontology is the holistic study of aging. It is a useful complement to numerous majors including those preparing students for work in human service settings, recreation and leisure, marketing, policy and planning, and in the design of environments, products, and attire. Students seeking applied settings are encouraged to intern or work in aging services to enhance their courses. To prepare for graduate studies, students are encouraged to participate in research with older adults. This minor has 18 required hours and 6 hours of electives, which allow the student to fit special interests and needs. Advisors for this minor are located in Human Environmental Studies.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (18 hours)
| HDF 247 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3(3-0) |
| HDF 248 | Service Learning in Gerontology | 3(Spec) |
| HDF 328 | Programs, Policies and Services for Older Adults | 3(3-0) |
| HDF 418 | Family Development in Late Life | 3(3-0) |
| HSC 506 | Health and Physical Development in Late Life | 3(3-0) |
| PSY 325 | Psychology of Aging | 3(3-0) |
Electives (6 hours)
Select hours from the following:
| FNS 575 | Geriatric Nutrition | 3(3-0) |
| HDF 340 | Men and Masculinities in Adulthood | 3(3-0) |
| HDF 430/WGS 430 | Women and Aging | 3(3-0) |
| HDF 535 | Dementia Care: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention | 3(3-0) |
| REL 334 | Death and Dying | 3(3-0) |
| RPL 345 | Therapeutic Recreation: Gerontology | 3(3-0) |
| SOC 532/ANT 532 | Global Aging: Cross-Cultural Aging in a Globalized World | 3(3-0) |
Other courses as approved by program advisor.
Total: 24 semester hours