The Aging Studies minor provides students an understanding of the multi-faceted nature of aging through coursework and experiential learning and is appropriate for students across the college. In the core introductory class students will learn about the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging and relate that knowledge to the lives of older adults in the community.  Upper level elective courses allow students to examine specific aspects of aging in more depth.

The minor in Aging Studies requires a minimum of 15 credits, including 3 required credits and 12 elective credits. Some courses have pre-requisites.

Requirement

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CORE REQUIREMENTS
GERO 1xxxx	Any 100-level GERO course	3
AGING STUDIES ELECTIVES 1
Select 12 credits from the following (at least 6 credits must be at the 300 level or above): 2		12
BIOL 20500	Biology of Aging
GERO 21000	Health and Aging
GERO 22000	Sociology of Aging
GERO 23000	Memory Loss and Aging: Myths and Realities
GERO 25000	Lifespan Creativity
GERO 29010	Fieldwork in Gerontology
OTBS 20200	Human Development II
GERO 31900	Aging and Social Policy
GERO 32500	The Long-Term Care System
GERO 37000	Counseling the Older Adult
GERO 38000	End-of-Life Issues
GERO 49900	Independent Study
HLTH 30100	Lifecycle Nutrition
PSYC 36600	Adulthood and Aging
SLPA 35900	Communication Disorders in the Aging Population
Total Credits		15

1	Upper level classes may have additional prerequisites.
2	Courses in this list are all 3 credits.