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Gerontology Minor (18-19 credits)
[GERO 218]/[HDFS 218] Death, Grief and Caring (3)
[GERO 231]/[PSYC 231] Psychology of Aging (3)
[GERO 232]/[SOAN 232] Sociology of Aging (3)
[GERO 251] Biology, Nutrition and Healthy Aging (3)
6 credits of the following:
a. [GERO 391] Aging Practicum (3,3) (2 separate practica of 3 credits each or an internship
for 6 credits)
or
Department-specific discipline course (listed below) for a total of 6 credits
b. [GERO 391] Aging Practicum (3) or 3 credits of Department-Specific Discipline Course
and [HDFS 312]/[PSYC 312] Adult Development (3)**
Department-specific courses (Must be completed with older adult populations):
[ADED 485] Internship (3)
[APHS 391] Applied Health Science Practicum (3)
[CHRM 391] Practicum (3)
[HEXS 391] Health and Exercise Science Practicum (3)
[NURS 311] Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults I (4)**
[NURS 312] Nursing Care of Adults and Older Adults II (4)**
[PSYC 391] Psychology Practicum (3)
[SOAN 391] Sociology and Anthropology Practicum (3)
[SOWK 490] Field Practice in Social Work (3)
**This course requires prerequisite(s), which may increase the total credits required for the minor.
Requirements for students who declare the minor in 2016-17.