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) *meets UAA GER Social Science Requirement
SOC  A310  Sociology of Aging (3 CR; Spring, Summer)
PSY   A450  Adult Development and Aging (3 CR; Summer)

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