Offered by Department of Psychology:

Gerontology Minor

MN 1064
The purpose of the Gerontology minor is to allow students majoring in one of the areas which impact upon aging or aging services to gain knowledge and experience in the area of gerontology. The objectives of this program are: (a) to increase the student's knowledge and understanding of the nature and extent to which various areas affect the aged individual, the type and quality of services available to the aged, the dynamics of social policy formation affecting aging, and basic research concepts and practices; (b) to provide and foster competence and skill in utilizing research data and findings in the structuring of services for the aged, and evaluating and facilitating the functioning of existing programs for the aged.
Minimum required for minor = 25

Requirements
Take all the following:
FCSC 450, Gerontology - 3 hours (Prereq: FCSC 402 or SOWK 377 or SOC 335 or PSY 462)
PSY 230GS*, Human Development - 3 hours
PSY 462, Adult Development and Aging - 3 hours
SOWK 377, Aging Services - 3 hours
FCSC 110GS*, Intro to Nutrition - 3 hours
Take one of the following**
FCSC 475, Internship - 3 hours
PSY 475G, Practicum in Gerontology - 3 hours
SOWK 480, Field Placement I - 4 hours
SOWK 481, Field Placement II - 4 hours
**Students usually enroll in practicum courses offered by their respective majors. Requires departmental permission.
Take ONE of the following options:
Take 1 course:
BIOL 215GS*, Human Physiology - 4 hours (Prereq: At least one science course after high school biology or permission)
OR take 2 courses:
BIOL 225, Anatomy and Physiology I - 4 hours
BIOL 226, Anatomy and Physiology II - 4 hours
Take 1 course from:
REC 458, Recreation for the Aged - 3 hours
SOWK 378, Financial Assistance - 3 hours
SOWK 403, Medical Social Work - 3 hours
SOC 430, Family Life & Functions - 3 hours (Prereq: SOC 100GS or SOC 250GS)
SOC 335, The Aged in American Society - 3 hours (Prereq: SOC 100GS or SOC 250GS)
*Number of total hours for the minor may be reduced if these courses are taken in students' General Studies Program.
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