Applied Health Sciences
Dean: Tanya M. Gallagher
College Office: 108 Huff Hall, 1206 South Fourth, Champaign, (217) 333-2131
College Office: 108 Huff Hall, 1206 South Fourth, Champaign, (217) 333-2131
Interdisciplinary Minor in Aging
The Interdisciplinary Minor in Aging provides students with the opportunity to study aging as it relates to health, communication, development and activity. The minor is offered through the Departments of Kinesiology and Community Health, Recreation, Sport and Tourism, Psychology and Sociology; the Department of Human and Community Development; and the School of Social Work. LAS psychology and sociology students interested in the minor should consult with their major department's undergraduate studies director. All other interested students should consult their departmental academic advisor. Minors should be declared through Jen Themanson, Assistant Dean, Applied Health Sciences, jthemans@illinois.edu.
| Hours | Requirements |
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| 6-9 hrs | Select one group of courses |
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MCB 334-Functional Human Anatomy and MCB 103/104-Intro to Human Physiology |
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or |
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MCB 103/104-Intro to Human Physiology and KIN 459-Physical Activity & Aging |
3 |
PSYC 314-Introduction to Aging or equivalent |
| 9 hrs | Three courses in Aging taken from (two courses must be outside of the student's major) |
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HDFS 404/CDLH 404-Gerontology |
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KIN 459-Physical Activity & Aging |
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SOCW 415 - Social Services for the Aged |
PSYC 451/KIN 458-Neurobiology of Aging |
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PSYC 361-The Psychology of Aging |
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PSYC 452-Cog. Neuro of Aging |
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SHS 271-Communication of Aging |
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KIN 386-Exercise Instruction & Elderly |
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Committee Approved Internship or Independent Study Credit |
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| 18 min | Total Hours |