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Gerontology
Minor
B.A., B.A.A., B.S., B.S. in B.A. degrees
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 12 required hours and 12 hours
of electives, which allow the student to
fit special
interests and needs. Advisors for this minor are located in
Human Environmental Studies.
Required
Courses (12 hours):
GRN 247 (3) Introduction to Gerontology
HSC 390 (3) Health and Aging
PSY 325 (3) Psychology of Aging
SOC 320 (3) The Sociology of Aging and Retirement
OR
HEV 418 (3) Family Development in Late Life
Elective Courses (12 hours):
RPL 345 (3) Therapeutic Recreation: Gerontology
RPL 346 (3) Recreation for Senior Citizens
CDO 544 (3) Communication Disorders in the Aged
HSC 517 (2) Drugs and the Elderly
REL 334 (3) Death and Dying: Religious Dimensions
OR
HSC 519 (3) Death Education and Suicide Prevention
GRN 248 (3) Service Learning in Gerontology
GRN/WST 430 (3) Women and Aging
GRN 535 (3) Dementia Care: Diagnosis, Treatment and
Prevention
GRN/HEV 575 (3) Geriatric Nutrition
GRN 590 (1-4) Independent Study
GRN 597 (1-4) Special Topics
Other courses as approved by program advisor.
Total:
24 semester hours
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