Gerontology - Minor Program
The Gerontology Minor program is designed to provide a basic foundation for undergraduate students who are interested in studying the aging processes and working with mature adults. Housed within the Psychology Department, the Gerontology Minor Program is, however, interdisciplinary, incorporating expertise from the fields of psychology, biology, sociology, political science, theology/philosophy, and social work.
Minor Program (19 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PSYC 111 | General Psychology | 3 |
| or SOCI 111 | Principles of Sociology | |
| BIOL 114 | Human Biology | 4 |
| or BIOL 221 | Human Anatomy | |
| PSYC 401 | Readings in Gerontology | 3 |
| or PSYC 497 | Internship in Psychology | |
| PSYC 343 | Adult Development and Aging | 3 |
| THEO 330 | Theology of Death and Dying | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Social Reform and Welfare State (3) | ||
| American Public Policy (3) | ||
| Personality (3) | ||
| Health Care Systems (3) | ||
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Note: Social Work majors who complete a total of 150 clock hours in service activities associated with elderly clients while completing SWRK 492 Field Instruction and Seminar I and/or SWRK 493 Field Instruction and Seminar II satisfy the requirement of PSYC 497 Internship in Psychology.