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The Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
Minor in Gerontology
The undergraduate minor program gives students in the university the option of combining their major with an emphasis in gerontology. The program provides students the opportunity to supplement their education with a basic understanding of the rapidly growing field of aging.
The minor, which is multidisciplinary in nature, allows the student to survey the sociological, political, psychological and biological aspects of aging; to gain an understanding of the current services available to older persons; and to examine the contemporary policy issues facing the field. Upon completion of 24 units in gerontology the student will receive a minor from the School of Gerontology in addition to the bachelor's degree.
Course Requirements
Three of the four core gerontology courses which include: GERO 210 Biology of Development and Aging (4) (or GERO 310 Physiology of Aging (4)); GERO 220 Psychology of Development and Aging (4) (or GERO 230 Sociology of Development and Aging (4)); GERO 240 Programs, Policies and Politics Affecting the Elderly (4); and 12 units of upper division gerontology electives (12).
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