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
| Hours | Requirements |
|---|---|
| 6 | Courses outside the student’s own department |
| 3-7 | Select one group of courses: |
MCB 334–Functional Human Anatomy, and |
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MCB 103–Intro to Human Physiology1 |
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| or | |
MCB 103–Intro to Human Physiology, and |
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KIN 459– Physical Activity & Aging2 |
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| 3 | PSYC 314–Introduction to Aging, or equivalent |
| 6 | Two courses in gerontology taken from: |
HDFS 404–Gerontology |
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KIN 459– Physical Activity & Aging |
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SOCW 415– Social Services for the Aged |
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| 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.