Eighteen (18) credits are required for the Minor in Gerontology.
Complete the required Minor Core Courses (9 credits)
| SOC A110* | Introduction to Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Approach (3 CR; Fall) |
| SOC A310 | Sociology of Aging (3 CR; Spring, Summer) |
| PSY A450 | Adult Development and Aging (3 CR; Summer) |
| * | meets UAA GER Social Science Requirement |
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Complete nine (9) additional credits from the elective lists below.
Six of the credits must be upper-division courses. Up to six credits may be from approved practicum courses related to gerontology.
| AKNS A492 | Cultural Knowledge of Native Elders (3 CR; Fall, Spring) |
| DN A147 | Geriatric Nutrition (3 CR; Spring) |
| HUMS A240 | Geriatric Lifestyle Assessment (3 CR) |
| HUMS A416 | Substance Abuse & the Older Adult (3 CR; Fall) |
| PEP A442 | Exercise and Aging (3 CR; Spring) |
| PSY A143 | Death and Dying (3 CR; Summer) |
| NS A434 | Health Care for the Elderly (3 CR; even # Summers) |
| SWK A470 | Social Work with Aging & Elderly (3 CR; odd # Summers) |
Selected Topic Courses Related to Gerontology (3-6 Credits):
Selected or special topic courses related to aging are periodically offered by various departments. These courses are typically listed under A490. Topics must be reviewed and approved by the gerontology committee. Examples of existing A490 courses include:
| ANTH | Cross Cultural Perspectives on Aging |
| BIOL | Biology of Aging |
| PSY | Women and Aging |
| SWK | Prevention of Abuse & Neglect of Vulnerable Adults |
| SWK | Working with Gerontology Populations |
Approved Practicums Related to Gerontology (3-6 Credits)
Practicums related to gerontological issues may also be sued to meet minor program requirements. Practicum courses are individualized and represent an applied or practical side of the minor which are offered by various departments. A maximum of 6 credits may be from practicum courses, which must be approved by the Gerontology Minor Committee.
PLEASE NOTE: All Minor programs must be declared on your Application for Graduation and completed by the time you graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in order to appear on your transcripts.
