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

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 08, 2025

Renee Oscarson, Coordinator
Department of Counseling and Human Development
SWG 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 Education and Human 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 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.