The Gerontology Minor , open to any student, is designed to prepare participants for positions in agencies and institutions that administer health and community based services for the aged, such as nursing homes, hospitals, senior citizen centers, hospice care, recreation and counseling services. The program serves to enhance the knowledge base and skills of persons currently engaged in the provision of such services, or those who are preparing to work in this area.
Participants take three basic courses, one electives, and a seminar.
An internship experience is developed for each student according to specific interests and career goals. After all requirements are completed, the Minor in Gerontology is noted on the student's permanent transcript. Course Descriptions Choose the content area for which you wish to view a course description.