Graduate Minor in Gerontology

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An intercollegiate/interdisciplinary minor in gerontology gives the graduate student an opportunity for combining the knowledge and experience about aging in American society with his/her own major concentration. Core courses and a practicum are offered by the College of Nursing, College of Social Work and selected departments within the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences.

Requirements:

Prior to earning more than one-half the total hours required for this minor, students must complete a Declaration of a Gerontology Minor form found in the advising offices in each of the participating colleges, and in the office of the current Gerontology Coordinator identified by the interdisciplinary Gerontology Colloquy. A Declaration of a Gerontology Minor form must be filled out and signed by the student and the Gerontology Coordinator.

Core Experience:

Information is available in the Graduate Catalog under gerontology. Students must complete a core experience of 12 semester hours. This requires one 3-hour course in each of the primary disciplines (Behavioral Science, Health Science, and Social Science) as identified on the Declaration of a Gerontology Minor form.

Course Work (9 hours):

A variety of course work may be taken toward satisfaction of this requirement. In addition to the courses listed below, students may take other courses approved by the intercollegiate/interdisciplinary gerontology colloquy member coordinating the minor.

Behavioral Science

EDPY 522 – Adult Development
EDPY 525 – Adult Learning
EDPY 528 – Psychology of Aging

Health Science

HLTH 406 – Death, Dying, & Bereavement
HLTH 465 – Aging & Health
HLTH 650 – Health Aspects of Gerontology
PUBH 523 – Management in Extended Care Settings
NUTR 518 – Nutrition in Aging

Social Science

NURS 400 – Aging and Society
SOWK 566 – Social and Cultural Aspects of Aging

Applied Practicum (3 hours):

Students should register under practicum experiences in the home department of the supervising faculty.

Graduate Committee:

At least one faculty member from the interdisciplinary Gerontology Colloquy, who is qualified to work with graduate students, must serve on the graduate committee of each student who declares a gerontology minor.

Admission to Candidacy:

When application is made for admission to candidacy, indication of the minor must be noted on the Admission to Candidacy form.