The gerontology minor provides a knowledge base in human aging to complement and support majors in fields where professional responsibilities may include working with or on behalf of older adults. This knowledge base is applicable across a wide range of occupations and professions, serves as preparation for graduate work in gerontology, and is directly relevant to personal living and aging.
Students minoring in gerontology are eligible for the [PDF] Rose M. Hull Scholarship (27 KiB). The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and encourage distinguished study in the field of gerontology and to provide financial assistance to gerontology students preparing for a career in the service of older adults. One $1600 scholarship for the academic year will be awarded for one undergraduate or graduate student who is presently working with elders OR who wish to take courses relating to gerontology at
Scholarship will be available for the 2007-2008 school year.
Descriptions of courses listed below are available on the Undergraduate Bulletins page.
HLTH 455 Health and Aging (3) OR
BIOL 417 Biology of Aging and Chronic Diseases (3)
PSYC 466 Psychology of Aging (3)
SOC 404 Sociology of Aging (3)
SOWK 419 Social Work and Aging (3)
GERO 497 Internship (1-6)
GERO 498 Practicum: Nursing Home Administration (1-6)
ANTH 436 Anthropology of Aging (3)
GERO 480 Nursing Home Administration (3)
GERO 485 Topics in Gerontology (1-3)
GERO 499 Individual Study in Gerontology (1-4)
FCS 474 Residential Mgmt. for Families and Special Needs People (4)
RPLS 482 Leisure and Older Adults (3)
SOC 405 Sociology of Death (3) OR
HLTH 441 Death Education (3)
Students planning a gerontology minor are required to register their intent with the program director at the beginning of their program.
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