An intercollegiate/interdisciplinary undergraduate gerontology minor is coordinated through the Interdisciplinary Gerontology Colloquy Group members from the College of Nursing; College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences; and College of Social Work. Courses from these colleges are available under the gerontology minor.

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. Information is available in the Undergraduate Catalog under gerontology. Students must complete a core experience of 12 semester hours, as follows:

Coursework (9 hours):

A variety of course work may be taken toward satisfaction of this requirement. Courses which are offered include: CFS 312, NURS 400, HLTH 406, HLTH 465, and other courses may be taken with permission of the Gerontology Coordinator.

CFS 312 – Family in Late/Middle Adulthood

NURS 400 – Aging and Society

Health 406 – Death, Dying & Bereavement

Health 465 – Aging and Health

Applied Practicum (3 hours):

NUR 402 Gerontology Practicum or a practicum experience within the home department. Nursing students may use NURS 461 to satisfy this requirement.

Graduation:

When an application for graduation is completed, the minor in Gerontology must also be noted on the application in order for the minor to be placed on the student?s transcript.