Gerontology

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Program Description

An interdisciplinary gerontology minor is available which requires a total of 10 credit hours. The 10 credits include 6 credits selected from the gerontology core listing plus 4 additional credits selected from courses having content related to elderly persons or the study of human beings. The plan of study for the gerontology minor must be approved by the gerontology coordinator. Seminars, current topics or special problems topics and credits vary by seminar and must be approved by the Gerontology Committee.

Core Requirements

BIOL 539 - Biology of Aging Credits: 3
CHRD 571 - Gerontology Issues in Counseling Credits: 3
GERO 591 - Independent Study Credits: (1-3)
GERO 592 - Topics Credits: (1-3)
HDFS 614 - Adult Development Credits: 3
NFS 761 - Nutrition of the Aged Credits: 3

Additional Admission Requirements

Refer to major program of study for further details about admission requirements.

General Requirements (Master’s and PhD)

Graduate students must consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

For additional information see Masters Degree Requirements and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements .

Course Offerings

Gerontology (GERO) Courses