Department of Health Science

Undergraduate Gerontology Program

Minor in Gerontology

Students minoring in gerontology must complete a minimum of 18 units of approved course work. When possible, it is recommended that a student take a gerontology course within his or her own major field of study. Students are required to take three courses (9 units) from the gerontology
core courses listing below:

GERO 101 Introduction to Gerontology (3)
or
SOCI 359 Social Gerontology (3)
HLTH 411 Health and Later Maturity (3)
PSYC 405 Psychology of Aging (3)
GERO 485 Gerontology Senior Seminar (3)
GERO 397 Internship (3)

The remaining 9 units can be fulfilled by other core or elective offerings in consultation with the academic adviser.

Department of Health Science
Burdick Hall, Room 141

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2637
Fax: 410-704-4670