Gerontology Minor
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a woman is painting on a easel while others look on in the background and a man is holding a paintbrush
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Gerontology is the scientific study of biological, psychological and social aspects of aging.
The Gerontology Minor (GERO) program, housed in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences and affiliated with the 黑料社 Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA), involves students and faculty from across the University and offers a variety of 4-credit undergraduate courses on aging.
Program Overview
Requirements and curriculum for the minor (and certificate of completion) are consistent with standards set by the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education and are designed to provide students with a well-rounded understanding of the multidisciplinary study of aging through basic and applied course work.
The Gerontology minor is awarded to matriculated students who have satisfactorily completed 20 credits (five courses) as described on the Curriculum tab. The Gerontology Certificate of Completion is conferred by the Division of Continuing Studies in the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies to non-matriculated students who have successfully completed the same set of requirements.