Sociology: Gerontology (SGER) - BA Minor

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27 S.H.

Gerontology is the scientific study of older adults as a special population. The gerontology minor offers students a unique opportunity for the interdisciplinary study of older adults and the aging population. The field of gerontology is an expanding, stimulating, and challenging field, with career opportunities in nearly every professional arena – from sociology to social work, from nursing to business, from psychology to recreation.

Required Courses (12 S.H.)

SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology (3 S.H.)
SOC 212 - Sociology of Families (3 S.H.)
SOC 386 - Field Experience-Gerontology (1-6 S.H.)
△ SOC 450 - Sociology of Aging (3 S.H.)

Electives (9 S.H.)

Students may select any of the courses below to meet this requirement, or may consult with the gerontology coordinator to arrange for other courses to serve as electives.

NURS 416 - Issues in Gerontology and Geriatrics for the 21st Century (1-3 S.H.)
SOC 350 - Population Analysis (3 S.H.)
SOC 434 - Sociology of Health and Illness (3 S.H.)
SOC 438 - Health and Human Services Organizations (3 S.H.)
SOC 439 - Sociology of Disabilities (3 S.H.)
△ SOC 440 - Sociology of Dying and Death (3 S.H.)
SOCW 430 - Aging: Policies and Services (3 S.H.)
PSY 298 - Health Psychology (3 S.H.)
PSY 303 - Brain and Behavior (3 S.H.)

Note:

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive