Gerontology Minor

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Kurt Hackemer, Associate Dean
College of Arts & Sciences
Arts & Sciences, Room 101
(605) 677-5251
Kurt.Hackemer@usd.edu

18 HOURS

The gerontology minor is provided as a companion with any major in the College of Arts and Sciences, but is especially recommended for students majoring in service disciplines.

Required Courses (9 hours)

NURS 281 - Caring for Persons Across the Lifespan
PSYC 423 - Research in Aging
SOC 458 - Sociology of Aging (C)

Electives (9 hours)

Select from the following courses:
ADS 412 - Alcohol and Drug Use in Diverse Populations
DCOM 436 - Communication Problems of the Elderly
HSAD 325 - Gerontology & Long Term Care (C)
HSAD 470 - Research in Health Services Administration
RECR 430 - Therapeutic Recreation for the Aging
REL 371 - Selected Topics: World Religions