Eighteen (18) credits are required for the Minor in Gerontology.

Complete the required Minor Core Courses (9 credits)

SOC  A110*    Introduction to Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Approach (3 CR; Fall)   
SOC  A310    Sociology of Aging (3 CR; Spring, Summer)   
PSY   A450    Adult Development and Aging (3 CR; Summer)   

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meets UAA GER Social Science Requirement   

Complete nine (9) additional credits from the elective lists below. 
Six of the credits must be upper-division courses.  Up to six credits may be from approved practicum courses related to gerontology. 

AKNS A492    Cultural Knowledge of Native Elders (3 CR; Fall, Spring)   
DN     A147     Geriatric Nutrition (3 CR; Spring)   
HUMS A240     Geriatric Lifestyle Assessment (3 CR)   
HUMS A416     Substance Abuse & the Older Adult (3 CR; Fall)   
PEP    A442     Exercise and Aging (3 CR; Spring)   
PSY    A143     Death and Dying (3 CR; Summer)   
NS     A434     Health Care for the Elderly (3 CR; even # Summers)   
SWK  A470     Social Work with Aging & Elderly (3 CR; odd # Summers)   

Selected Topic Courses Related to Gerontology (3-6 Credits):
Selected or special topic courses related to aging are periodically offered by various departments. These courses are typically listed under A490.  Topics must be reviewed and approved by the gerontology committee. Examples of existing A490 courses include:

ANTH    Cross Cultural Perspectives on Aging   
BIOL    Biology of Aging   
PSY        Women and Aging   
SWK       Prevention of Abuse & Neglect of Vulnerable Adults   
SWK        Working with Gerontology Populations   

Approved Practicums Related to Gerontology (3-6 Credits)
Practicums related to gerontological issues may also be sued to meet minor program requirements. Practicum courses are individualized and represent an applied or practical side of the minor which are offered by various departments. A maximum of 6 credits may be from practicum courses, which must be approved by the Gerontology Minor Committee.

PLEASE NOTE: All Minor programs must be declared on your Application for Graduation and completed by the time you graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in order to appear on your transcripts.