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Gerontology Minor

Help the world's aging population tackle mental, social and physical challenges.

Prepare to make a lasting impact on older generations with UND's minor in Gerontology. This interdisciplinary program enhances professionals' ability to work with older people by studying the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive and biological aspects of aging.

Program type:
Minor
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
2 years
Credit hours:
20
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Why minor in gerontology?

As people continue to live longer, the aging population faces a variety of challenges, including managing finances, maintaining health and wellness, and continuing employment. Make an impact on their lives by providing care and compassion.

This minor is not strictly for people in the health care industry. It can be paired with other majors and students looking to expand his or her experience with this growing demographic.

The minor in Gerontology is an excellent supplement to many majors, including:

  • Criminal Justice
  • Kinesiology
  • Nutrition
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Public Health Education
  • Psychology
  • Social work
  • Sociology

Gerontology Minor at UND

  • Our interdisciplinary approach allows you to tailor courses to your interests.

  • Enjoy close, collaborative relationships with faculty.

  • Develop knowledge, values and skills that equip you to work with older generations.

Gerontology Minor Courses

PSYC 355. Adulthood and Aging. 3 Credits.

Basic findings and theoretical issues in the study of human aging from biopsychological and socio-psychological perspectives with an emphasis on the individual. Prerequisites: PSYC 111 plus 3 credits of psychology. F.

SOC 352. Aging and Society. 3 Credits.

An introduction to the multidisciplinary study of aging as a lifelong process. Biological, psychological, and sociological theories are reviewed to understand human development over the life course, including the transitions of marriage, work, retirement, and death. Demographic and social structural influences are also discussed in order to examine the effect of an aging population on society. S.

PHIL 120. Introduction to Ethics. 3 Credits.

This course investigates the nature of the Good Life, of moral principles, and the application of moral systems to contemporary debate. These may include questions about the morality of war, capital punishment, sexual behavior, welfare, and so forth. F,S.

SWK 313. Orientation to Gerontology. 3 Credits.

Introduction to gerontology including an overview of the field of gerontology, theories of aging, interdisciplinary teaming, demographics, and programs. F.

PSYC 421. Diversity Psychology. 3 Credits.

Origins and consequences of psychological differences among individual and groups with special emphasis on sex differences and racial differences. Prerequisites: PSYC 111, PSYC 241, and PSYC 250 or consent of instructor. S, even years.

SOC 354. Medical Sociology. 3 Credits.

An examination of the social contexts of health and health care, including the political, economic, and environmental circumstances that shape illness and access to care. This includes a focus on medical institutions as social systems affected by social movements and social change, as well as the social forces that shape patient-provider interactions and the quality of care received. Implications for public policy and practice are considered. On demand.

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