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Gerontology

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.

E-mail: psychology@s.psych.uiuc.edu or soc@uiuc.edu

Web address for most current program requirements:
http://www.las.uiuc.edu/students/programs/GERON/f_GERON.shtml

HOURS     REQUIREMENTS
6         Courses outside the student's own department
3-7       Select one group of courses:
          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
          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.

1. 4 hours may be credited to the minor.

2. 7 hours credited to the minor.

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