Applied Gerontology Minor
Description
The interdisciplinary minor in applied gerontology is offered by the Department of Social Work 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| GERO 2900 | Aging Policies Program | 3 |
| GERO/SCWK 3260 | Gerontology: Social Welfare Aspects | 3 |
| SCWK 3212 | Human Behav and the Soc Environment II | 3 |
| GERO 3100 | End-of-Life Issues | 3 |
| Integrating Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Nutrition | ||
| Entrepreneurship and Management | ||
| Elder Law | ||
| Aging in the 21st Century | ||
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Therapeutic Recreation & Adaptive Sport | ||
| Personal and Community Health | ||
| Family Relations | ||
| Communication Deficits in Older Adults | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Other Academic Requirements
The Applied Gerontology Minor is offered fully online.