Gerontology Minor

Minor Requirements

A minor in gerontology consists of the courses listed below.

• GER 2301General Gerontology:  Ups and Downs of Aging and
• GER 2101 General Gerontology Practicum                                           4
• SOC 3304 Social Gerontology                                                             3
• PSY 3303 Psychology of Aging                                                            3
• BIO 3310 Biology of Aging    OR
• GER 3303 Health Related Functional Aspects of Gerontology                 3
• Selected Electives                                                                             6
• *GER 4304 Gerontology Practicum for Minors                                      3

Total Required Semester Hours 22

*The practicum will have a gerontology focus or it will be in the student’s major discipline or a related, approved internship course.  Electives must be selected and approved in consultation with the minor faculty advisor.