GERONTOLOGY

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INTERDISCIPLINARY MINOR IN GERONTOLOGY

A minor in gerontology is available for LAS majors in psychology and sociology. The minor is offered through the Departments of Community Health, Kinesiology, Leisure Studies, Psychology, and Sociology; the Department of Human and Community Development; and the School of Social Work. Psychology and sociology students interested in the minor should consult with their major department's undergraduate studies director.

HOURS	REQUIREMENTS
6	Courses outside the student's own department
3-7	Select from:
	BIOL 108-Biology of Human Aging
	or
	CSB 234-Functional Human Anatomy and PHYSL 103-Introduction to Human Physiology1
	or
	PHYSL 103-Introduction to Human Physiology and KINES 359-Physical Activity and Aging2
3	PSYCH 214-Introduction to Aging, or equivalent
6	Two courses in gerontology taken from:
	HDFS 304-Gerontology
	KINES 359-Physical Activity and Aging
	LEIST 231-Leisure and Aging
	SOC W 315-Social Work Services for the Aged
	SOC 348-Sociology of Aging
18	Total hours

The total may be achieved through electives in gerontology selected from the list above or through up to 3 hours of internship or independent study credit.

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1. 4 hours may be credited to the minor.
2. 7 hours credited to the minor.