This minor has 12 required credits (4 courses) and 12 credit hours of electives which allow students to cultivate depth in their interest areas. Many of the courses in the minor count toward other majors and minors as well.
This interdisciplinary program draws primarily from psychology, health and biology, sociology, and human development and family studies. It is a useful complement to numerous majors including those preparing student for work in human service settings, recreation and leisure, health professions and medicine, marketing, public policy and planning, and in the design and construction of environments, products, and attire. Students seeking to work directly with older adults are encouraged to intern or volunteer in aging services to enhance their coursework.
To prepare for graduate studies, students are encouraged to participate in research with older adults.
Advisors:
Dr. Eileen MaloneBeach, Ph.D.
EHS 412B
(989)774-6434
malon1ee@cmich.edu
Dr. Miki Hakoyama, Ph.D.
EHS 440
(989)774-3743
hakoy1m@cmich.edu
GRN 247
Introduction to Gerontology 3(3-0)
HSC 390
Health and Aging 3 (3-0)
PSY 325
Psychology of Aging 3(3-0)
Select one of the following:
HEV 418
Family Development in Late Life 3(3-0)
SOC 320
Sociology of Aging and Retirement 3(3-0)
CDO 544
Communication Disorders in the Aged 3(3-0)
GRN 248
Service Learning in Gerontology 3(Spec)
GRN/WST 430
Women and Aging 3(3-0)
GRN 535
Dementia Care: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention 3(3-0)
GRN/HEV 575
Geriatric Nutrition 3(3-0)
GRN 590
Independent Study 1-4(Spec)
GRN 597
Special Topics 1-4(Spec)
HSC 517
Drugs and the Elderly 2(2-0)
REL 334
Death and Dying: Religious Dimensions 3(3-0)
RPL 346
Recreation for Senior Citizens 3(3-0)
Note: You may select either HSC 519 or REL 334, not both.
TOTAL: 24 semester hours