Minor - Applied Gerontology
Minor - Applied Gerontology
Description
The interdisciplinary minor in applied gerontology is offered by the Department of Applied Gerontology in the School of Applied Sciences. The minor complements many other academic majors, and many of the courses satisfy the requirements or electives for other programs and provides students with basic knowledge and skills to enter the workforce in many different venues including human services, allied health care, corporations, administration, and direct services with a greater understanding of the life course.
Course Requirements
Core Requirements (12 hours)
- Ger 326/SW 326 Gerontology (3)
- Ger 321/SW 321 Human Behavior & the Social Environment 1 (3)
- Ger 490 Programs & Services in Gerontology (3)
- Ger 310 End of Life Issues (3)
Integrating Courses (3 hours)
Select one of the following:
- NHM 311 Nutrition (3)
- GB 370 Entrepreneurship & Management (3)
- Ger 411/LA 411 Elder Law (3)
- Ger 344/ES 344 Aging in the 21st Century (3)
Elective Courses (3 hours)
Select one of the following:
- SRA 262 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation (3)
- HP 191 Personal and Community Health (3)
- NHM 325 Family Relations (3)
- CSD 303 Communication Deficits in Older Adults (3)
Other Academic Requirements
The Applied Gerontology Minor is offered fully online.
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