GERONTOLOGY MINOR AND CERTIFICATE
PSYCHOLOGY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Faculty Office Bldg. (47), Room 24
(805) 756-2033
This is an interdisciplinary minor that prepares students in various majors whose careers will be directly or indirectly related to gerontology. The certificate program is available to upgrade the skills and increase the knowledge of per sons already in the field of gerontology. Coursework includes the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging; changing roles; stress related problems; and an understanding of the impact of an aging population on social, economic, and political institutions.
Among the requirements for admission to the program is a minimum GPA of 3.00. All applicants will be reviewed by a faculty committee.
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Units |
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Required core |
15 |
PE 408 Exercise and Health Promotion for Seniors (3) |
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PSY 318 Psychology of Aging (3) |
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SOC 326 Sociology of Aging (3) |
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FSN 315 Nutrition in Aging (3) |
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PSY 310 Death and Mourning (3) |
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Adviser approved elective |
6 |
May be selected from: HD 308, POLS 425, PSY 317, PSY 459 |
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Gerontology-related Fieldwork |
3 |
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08/26/97