Academic Catalog

Aging Studies Minor

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

CORE REQUIREMENTS
One 100-level course in aging3
GERO 12000Aging by the Numbers3
GERO 13000The Journey of Aging3
GERO 19501Age Matters: Discovering the Possibilities beyond Midlife3
HLTH 10100Introduction to Healthy Aging3
AGING STUDIES ELECTIVES 1
Select 12 credits from the following (at least 3 credits must be at the 300 level or above and no more than 3 at the 100 level):12
Biology of Aging
Health and Aging
Aging by the Numbers
The Journey of Aging
Age Matters: Discovering the Possibilities beyond Midlife
Sociology of Aging
Memory Loss and Aging: Myths and Realities
Growth in Later Life: Creativity, Mindfulness and Wisdom
Fieldwork in Gerontology
Disparities in Aging: Income and Wealth
Disparities in Aging: Housing and Neighborhoods
Disparities in Aging: Long-Term Care
Counseling the Older Adult
End-of-Life Issues
Independent Study
Introduction to Healthy Aging
Lifecycle Nutrition
Human Development II
Adulthood and Aging
Communication Disorders in the Aging Population
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Upper level classes may have additional prerequisites.