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Gerontology Minor Requirements

Earn a Gerontology minor by meeting these requirements.

The interdisciplinary minor in gerontology enhances professionals’ capacity to work with older persons. 

Required Courses

It requires four courses in three disciplines. Students select another 9 credits to earn 18 credits in coursework related to gerontology.

Course List
CodeTitleCredits
SWK 313Orientation to Gerontology2
SWK 316Interprofessional Health Care (Can substitute NURS 420, N&D 480, CSD 580, OT 569, PT 655, or SWK 560 Interprofessional Health Care)1
PSYC 355Adulthood and Aging3
SOC 352Aging and Society3
Select three of the following:9
IS 121
Introduction to American Indian Studies
PHIL 120
Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 245
Death and Dying
PHIL 251
Ethics in Health Care
N&D 240
Fundamentals of Nutrition
PSYC 421
Diversity Psychology
SOC 354
Medical Sociology
SWK 257
Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
RHS 350
Overview of Disabilities
Total Credits18

With current approval of the student advisor and the minor coordinator up to three credit hours of departmental tutorial readings, special topics and/or research studies may be included.

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

What is a minor in college?

A minor is like a mini-major. Your major is your primary area of study and a minor allows you to:

  • Pursue another discipline
  • Add training that supports your major
  • Explore personal interests

A minor is noted on your official UND transcript and adds another layer of professional knowledge to your degree.

Your minor must be combined with a major/degree program. Certain majors may require a minor. Minors are declared and have special requirements like mandatory classes.

Consult with your academic advisor if you are interested in adding a minor to your major. They will ensure you can fit a minor into your schedule without interfering with your major requirements.

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