Gerontology Minor

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Emily Haddad, Associate Dean
College of Arts & Sciences
Arts & Sciences, Room 101
(605) 677-5221
Emily.Haddad@usd.edu

18 HOURS

The gerontology minor may accompany any major in the College of Arts and Sciences, but is especially recommended for students who intend to serve the public within the health care system or in other contexts.

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