Gerontology Minor
Students in the Gerontology Minor program will study issues of aging from an interdisciplinary perspective and come to understand the interplay between them, including the health and medical as well as social and psychological needs of older persons. Although this interdisciplinary minor is housed in the School of Social Work, students in other majors may complete the minor in consultation with both the Chair of the Gerontology Minor and the students’ academic advisors in their respective departments. Students must consult with their major advisor to select electives, practicum or volunteer experiences, and to integrate courses that will meet the requirements of the minor.
Minor - Gerontology (Minor)
College of Health Prof Biomed
Degree Specific Credits: 21
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2017-2018
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Core Course | 3 | |
| Upper Core Courses | 9 | |
| Gerontology Electives | 3 | |
| Integrating Courses | 2-3 | |
| Practicum Courses | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 20-21 | |
Lower Core Course
Rule: Must complete the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYX 233 | Fund of Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper Core Courses
Rule: Must complete all of the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AHHS 325 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| AHHS 430 | Health Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| S W 455 | Social Gerontology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Gerontology Electives
Note: A student must take a minimum of 3 elective credits with at least 25% of the content focused on gerontology. Students may petition for approval of another elective course.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
AHHS 201 | Living Well, Health & Disablil | |
AHHS 327 | MGS Meeting | |
AHHS 420 | Geriatric Health Issues | |
ANTY 426 | Culture, Health and Healing | |
COMX 485 | Communication and Health | |
ECNS 310 | Intro Health Economics | |
PHL 321E | Philosophy & Biomedical Ethics | |
S W 475 | Death, Dying and Grief | |
SOCI 332 | Sociology of the Family | |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Integrating Courses
Note: A course has been identified that will integrate the core course content with concepts within each student's major. A similar course can be identified in other majors if required. Students can also take NRSG 377 through Montana State University with approval by advisor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 2-3 | |
KIN 483 | Exercise Disease & Aging | |
P T 520 | Development Through the Life Span | |
PHAR 451 | Therapeutics I | |
S W 300 | Hum Behav & Soc Environ | |
SOCI 332 | Sociology of the Family | |
| Total Hours | 2-3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Practicum Courses
Rule: Must complete 1 of the following courses
Note: Students can also take NRSG 454 through Montana State University with approval by advisor. Students in majors that do not have access to a practicum course can enroll in AHHS 395 for up to 3 credits of service learning experience compatible with the student's major and interests.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
AHHS 395 | Geriatric Practicum | |
KIN 498 | Internship | |
PHAR 585 | Geriatric APPE | |
PSYX 398 | Internship | |
S W 398 | Internship | |
S W 495 | Field Work Practicum | |
SOCI 498 | Internship | |
WGSS 398 | Coop Education/Internship | |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-