Interdisciplinary Minor in Aging Studies, 24 hours

Required Courses (15 hours)

• HPER 22556 - Health in the Later Years Credit Hours: 3
• REC 45216 - Gerontology Credit Hours: 3
• REC 45315 - Social Aspects of Aging and Families Credit Hours: 3
• REC 45365 - Leisure and Aging Credit Hours: 3
• REC 45469 - Practicum in Aging Credit Hours: 3

Minor Coordinator Approved Electives (9 hours)

In addition, 9 hours of related coursework, as approved by the Minor Advisor, in interdisciplinary areas such as Business, Recreation, Psychology, Communication, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Agriculture, and Fine Arts are required.

• Advisor-approved electives Credit Hours: 9

The core required courses in this minor are offered during the summer in an online format to assist in completion of the minor in a timely manner. The Practicum in Aging course requires 150 hours of direct interaction with older adults applying what has been learned in aging courses. Enrollment in the Practicum in Aging course is limited to students who have completed a minimum of 9 hours of the 15 required course hours in the minor.