The minor curriculum combines two basic kinds of expertise: (1) increased knowledge of the sociological processes of aging, and (2) the development of in-service skills to address the social needs which accompany these processes.

Students electing this minor do so to accomplish different goals: (1) training for a service career in the field of aging; (2) preparation for a specialized graduate program; or, (3) personal enrichment and development in understanding the aging process. The gerontology minor is an asset to students seeking employment in such fields as health care, counseling, recreation, nutritional service, education, business, welfare services, and private and public administration.

Minor Requirements: 15 hours (Four required courses plus one elective)

Required Courses: Students must make a “C” or better

• SOCI 1000 Introduction to Sociology
• SOCI 2250 Introduction to Gerontology
• SOCI 2350 Death and Dying
• SOCI 3450 Social Policy and Aging

Electives:

SOCI 3700 Medical Sociology

SOCI 3200 Civil Society and Social Responsibility

SOCI 3360 Globalization in the 21st Century

SOCI 3500 Race, Ethnicity and Gender in Society

SOCI 4200 Social Inequality & Stratification

SOCI 4500 Sociology Internship (3-6 hours)

PSYC 3351 Introduction to Counseling

PSYC 3358 Psychology of Aging