Gerontology Interdisciplinary Minor, 24 hours
CIP: 301101
See course descriptions for FCS courses.
Requirements
Required Courses
FCS 15216
| Gerontology | 3 |
FCS 15540
| The Adult Learner | 3 |
| PSYC 08383 | Psychology Of Aging | 3 |
| COM 29553 | Lang Sp Hear Exc Child & Adult | 3 |
| HPER 22556 | Health In The Later Years | 3 |
Choose 9 hours from the following courses to total 24 hours (9):
(Courses may be selected from each of the areas or all 9 hours may be selected within an area to support a career direction):
Health Aspects:
FCS 15110
| Family and Individual Wellness | 2 |
FCS 15234
| Nutrition and Diet Behavior | 2 |
| BIOL 04104 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HPER 22550 | Community Health | 3 |
| REC 45461 | Tr Interventions With Elderly | 3 |
Psychological Aspects:
FCS 15214, PSYC 08333: Only majors other than Child and Family Studies, Foods and Nutrition, and Psychology may select one of these courses.
Social Aspects:
FCS 15315
| Social Aspects of Aging and Families | 3 |
FCS 15526
| Independent Living for Special Populations | 3 |
| COM 29325 | Listening Behav/Skills | 3 |
| COM 29336 | Non Verbal Communication | 3 |
| REC 45365 | Leisure And Aging | 3 |
| REC 45540 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
NOTE: To qualify for the undergraduate Certificate Programs in Gerontology, the student must complete a 3 credit hour practicum/internship providing experiences with both well and frail older persons. If this is not a part of the practicum/internship required in your major then see your minor advisor in regard to meeting this requirement.