University General Course Catalog 2019-2020

Nov 22, 2024

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Gerontology, Minor

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I. Contact Information

Gerontology Academic Program
Sanford Center for Aging
Center for Molecular Medicine, Room 150
(775) 784-6824
gap@unr.edu

II. Description

This 18-credit course of study covers the biological, physiological, communicative, psychological, social, and health aspects of aging and includes 135 hours of service learning experience with older adults.

III. Program Requirements (18 units)

To complete the gerontology minor, students must take 18 credits of required core courses. A core component of this program is 135 hours of service learning with older adults.

A. Required Courses

GERO 201 - Topics and Careers in Aging (3 units) (includes 30 hours service learning) OR
GERO 337 - Aging: An Interdisciplinary Approach (3 units) OR
CHS 337 - Aging: An Interdisciplinary Approach (3 units)
GERO 431 - A Life Course Perspective on Aging and Society (3 units) (includes 30 hours of service learning) OR
GERO 440 - Perspectives On Aging (3 units) (includes 30 hours of service learning)
GERO 442 - Psychology of Aging (3 units) OR
PSY 442 - Psychology of Aging (3 units)
GERO 430 - Aging and Health (3 units) OR
NURS 430 - Aging and Health (3 units) OR
SPA 421 - Communication and Aging (3 units) CO14 (includes 20 hours of service learning)
CHS 470 - Introduction to Public Health and Aging (3 units) CO13 OR
HDFS 456 - Death and Dying: Family and Lifespan Perspectives (3 units) OR
PSC 401Q - Generational Politics and Policy (3 units)
GERO 499 - Gerontology Field Experience (3 units) CO14 (includes 135 hours of service learning) OR
Field experience course in other academic departments (e.g., PSY 447 ) (with approval from GAP Coordinator or Director)