Gerontology
Gerontology
A minor in Gerontology is sponsored through the College of Human Development and Education and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences . It provides students with an integrated understanding of the process of aging, aging services, and the aged in America. There are six basic areas of study. Students should follow the directions provided for each of the areas.
Minor Requirements
Gerontology Minor
Minor Requirements
Required Credits: 19
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Area One: Social Gerontology | ||
| SOC 440 | Sociology of Aging | 3 |
| Area Two: Developmental Psychology of Aging | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Adult Development and Aging | ||
| The Psychology Of Aging | ||
| Area Three: Wellness and Aging | ||
| HDFS 182 | Wellness and Aging | 3 |
| Area Four: Macrosystems | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Gender and Aging | ||
| Family Dynamics of Aging | ||
| Area Five: Internship/Practicum | ||
| A minimum of 4 credits is required for area five. | 4 | |
| Area Six: Elective | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Medical Anthropology | ||
| Personal and Family Finance | ||
| Seminar (Topic must be aging related) | ||
| Methods of Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences I: Techniques | ||
| Sociology of Medicine | ||
| Death and Dying | ||
| Gender and Aging (the course not used for Area Four: Macrosystems may be used as an elective) | ||
or HDFS 482 | Family Dynamics of Aging | |
| Total Credits | 19 | |
Minor Requirements and Notes
- A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.
