Program: Gerontology (GERO) Minor - South Dakota State University

2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 21, 2025

Renee Oscarson, Coordinator
Department of Human Development, Consumer and Family
Sciences
SNF 403
605-688-5954
e-mail: renee.oscarson@sdstate.edu

Interdisciplinary minors in Gerontology are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Contact the Coordinator of Gerontology, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, for further information on these minors.

Requirements for Gerontology Minor: 18 cr

Seminar, Topics, or Independent Study approved by the Gerontology Coordinator. The topic and credits vary by semester.

Choose 11 credits from the following Level One (Aging) courses:

BIOL 425, Biology of Aging Credits: 3

CA 442 - Family Resource Management Lab Credits: 3
GERO 201 - Introduction to Gerontology Credits: 3
GERO 491-591 - Independent Study Credits: (1-3)
GERO 492-592 - Topics Credits: (1-3)
HDFS 347 - Human Development and Personality III: Adulthood Credits: 3
NURS 201 - Medical Terminology Credits: 1
PSYC 324 - Psychology of Aging Credits: 3
SOC 490 - Seminar (COM) Credits: (1-3)

Choose 7 credits from list of Levels Two and Three courses:

Students who plan to complete a gerontology minor need to contact the Gerontology Coordinator, Renee Oscarson, for a list of courses which meet Level Two and Three requirements. (Renee.Oscarson@sdstate.edu)

A portion of Level Two courses is aging-related.
Level Three courses are those which cover the study of biological, psychological, or social aspects of humans.

Note:

A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses in the minor.