1a. IntroSUS 2003 - University of Maryland University College

GerontologyStudents may seek an academic minor in gerontology.Minor in GerontologyThe gerontology minor complements the skills the student gainsin his or her major discipline by examining aging from a multidisciplinaryperspective that incorporates aspects of biology, psychology,sociology, and history. It provides the student with theopportunity to study complex processes and aspects of aging andthe field of gerontology.ObjectivesThe student who graduates with a minor in gerontology will beable to•Demonstrate knowledge of the psychological, social, health,economic, ethnic, and cultural aspects of aging and apply it towork with older adults.•Evaluate important historical trends in the field of aging andtheir effect on the understanding of the aging process for bothyoung and old.•Analyze the impact of gender, race or ethnicity, and socioeconomicstatus on the experience of aging.•Analyze current family and intergenerational issues related toaging from a historical perspective.•Discuss the social, political, legal, health, and policy implicationsof a rapidly expanding aging population for society.•Analyze important cross-cultural issues in gerontology.•Use information technology skills to access information onaging and gerontology.Requirements for the MinorA minor in gerontology requires the completion of 15 semesterhours of coursework in gerontology, at least 9 of which must beearned in courses numbered 300 or above. Specific course requirementsare listed below. If a specific course required for the minor istaken instead to satisfy the requirements for the major, anothercourse in the same discipline should be substituted to fulfill therequired minimum number of semester hours for the minor. Anycourse used to replace an upper-level course should also be classifiedas upper level.For a listing of all the requirements for the bachelor’s degree, studentsshould refer to pp. 22–23.Gerontology Coursework (15 s.h.)Required Courses (6 s.h.)Students must take the following course:GERO 100 Introduction to Gerontology (3)Students must take one of the following courses:GERO 220 Psychological Aspects of Aging (3)PSYC 357 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (3)Core Courses (6 s.h.)Students must take two of the following courses:GERO 302 Health and Aging (3)orBIOL 307 The Biology of Aging (3)GERO 306 Programs, Services, and Policies (3)GERO 327 Ethnicity and Aging (3)GERO 331 Sociology of Aging (3)GERO 341 The Long-Term Care Continuum (3)GERO 342 Long-Term Care Administration (3)GERO 351 Management of Senior Housing Environment (3)GERO 380 End-of-Life: Issues and Perspectives (3)GERO 486A Internship in Gerontology Through Co-op (3)Supplemental Minor Course (3 s.h.)Students must take one other course in gerontology.62