The GAP is part of the Sanford Center for Aging and offers both a 24-credit Academic Certificate and a 18-credit minor in gerontology. To apply for admission, please fill out the form HERE. If you are declaring a Gerontology Minor, you can find the necessary form HERE.
Undergraduate Gerontology Minor
The gerontology minor may appeal to students in demanding majors. This 18-credit course of study covers the psychological, social, and health aspects of aging and incldues 100 hours of service learning experience with older adults.
18-Credit Gerontology Minor
Required Courses- 18 credits |
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
| OR |
GERO 201 |
Intro to Topics and Careers in Aging |
3 |
| PSY/SOC 276 (TMCC) |
Aging in Modern American Society |
3 |
| OR |
GERO/ CHS 337 |
Aging: An Interdisciplinary Approach |
3 |
| HDFS 431E |
Adult Development and Aging |
3 |
| OR |
HDFS 400 |
Social Aspects of Aging |
3 |
| HDFS 400 |
Family Gerontology |
3 |
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GERO/PSY 442 |
Psychological Aspects of Aging |
3 |
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GERO/NURS 430 |
Aging & Health |
3 |
| OR |
HDFS 440 |
Perspectives on Aging |
3 |
| HE 439 |
Cross Cultural Perspectives on Aging |
3 |
| SPA 421 |
Communication Problems of the Aged |
3 |
Other courses accepted per approval of the Coordinator, Gerontology Academic Program
Gerontology Certificate
This 24-credit gerontology certificate offers a specialization in the field of aging that provides a foundation for professional development in many careers. The undergraduate gerontology certificate program has earned the distinct honor of being a NATIONAL PROGRAM OF MERIT recognized by the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.
24-Credit Academic Certificate Requirements
Required Courses- 18 Credits |
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Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
| OR |
GERO 337/ CHS 337 |
Aging: An Interdisciplinary Approach |
3 |
| HDFS 431E |
Adult Development & Aging |
3 |
| OR |
HDFS 400 |
Social Aspects of Aging |
3 |
| HDFS 400 |
Family Gerontology |
3 |
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GERO 442/PSY 442 |
Psychological Apsects of Aging |
3 |
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GERO 430/NURS 430 |
Aging & Health |
3 |
| OR |
HDFS 440 |
Perspectives on Aging |
3 |
| CHS 439 |
Cross Cultural Perspectives on Aging |
3 |
| SW 498 |
Ethics & Aging |
3 |
| OR |
GERO 499 |
Gerontology Field Experience |
3 |
| PSY 447 |
Geropsychology Field Experience |
3 |
| OTHER |
Field Experience (approved course) |
3 |
Elective Courses- 6 credits (pick any 2) |
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CPD 140 (TMCC) |
Intro to Family and Respite Caregiving |
3 |
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GERO 201 |
Topics and Careers in Aging |
3 |
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GERO/SW 361 |
Healthcare of Diverse Aging Populations |
3 |
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HDFS 437 |
Death & Dying: Family & Lifespan Perspectives |
3 |
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CHS 445 |
Human Values & Prof. Ethics |
3 |
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HIST 404 |
Final Resting Places: Death & Dying in American Culture |
3 |
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PSY/SOC 276 |
Aging in Modern American Society |
3 |
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PSY 448 |
Geropsych Independent Study |
3 |
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SPA 421 |
Communication Problems of the Aged |
3 |
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SW 461 |
Social Services in Death/Dying |
3 |
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SW 463 |
Social Work & Health Care: Underserved Populations |
3 |
Other courses accepted per approval of the Coordinator, Gerontology Academic Program