Gerontology Minor

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The Minor in Gerontology provides students with an interdisciplinary understanding of the many aspects of the aging process and gives them the knowledge to pursue a career in the growing field of gerontology. The Gerontology Minor also provides opportunities for students to see the connection between learning about aging and working with older adults in the community.

Minor Requirements (20 Units)

Required (12 Units)

Requirement Substitutions

* Biology Majors may substitute 201-320: Human Physiology

Nursing, Kinesiology, and Neuroscience majors may substitute BIO 115/116 (Survey of Human Physiology & Lab)

Electives (8 Units - 2 Courses)

Students must obtain permission from the Gerontology Minor Faculty Coordinator.

COMS 368 - Communication & Aging **
DANC 360 - Dance in the Community
DANC 480 - Workshop in Dance Production **
KIN 325 - Exercise & Disease Prevention
HS 301 - Death and Dying: Exploring New Paradigms
or
THRS 301 - Death and Dying: Exploring New Paradigms
NURS 222 - Applied Assessment and Nursing Fundamentals I: Health and Wellness
NURS 272 - Applied Assessment & Nursing Fundamentals II: Alterations in Health & Illness
PHIL 240 - Ethics (Biomedical Issues, Section 17)
PSYC 396 - Psychology Practicum with a placement working with older adults
PSYC 302 - Psychology of Prejudice

Note:

** See Course Instructor to waive prerequisites.