Minor in Social Gerontology

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The Minor in Social Gerontology is designed to prepare individuals for occupations related to the needs and activities of older persons, and for advanced research in the field of aging. The minor requires completion of 21 units.

Requirements for the Minor (21 units)

Lower Division Required Course (3 units)

SOC 2010 - Introduction to Sociology [3]

Upper Division Required Courses (6 units)

SOC 3230 - Adult Life in a Diverse World [3]
SOC 4500 - Sociology of Aging [3]

Electives (12 units)

Select 6 units from each group, with adviser approval:

Group I

SOC 4250 - Medical Sociology [3]
SOC 4270 - Society and Mental Illness [3]
SOC 4330 - Bioethics and Sociology [3]
SOC 4390 - Aging and Family Life [3]
SOC 4400 - Partnership, Marriage, and Families [3]
SOC 4520 - Life Span Transitions: The Retirement Years [3]
SOC 4530 - Social Aspects of Death and Bereavement [3]
SOC 4550 - Older Adults’ Life Stories [3]
SOC 4560 - Global Aging [3]
SOC 4570 - Women and Aging [3]
SOC 4850 - Domestic Violence [3]

Note:

*Only When Topical Area is Gerontology.

Group II

ANTH 4440 - Medical Anthropology [3]
EDSP 4690 - Psychological, Sociological, and Vocational Implications of Visual Impairment and Blindness [2]
KIN 4580 - Environmental Exercise Physiology [3]
NTRS 4510 - Nutrition and Aging [3]
SW 3762 - Cross Cultural Practice with Older Adults [3]
SW 4780 - Social Welfare Policy and Social Services [3]
PSY 4620 - Psychology of Human Development: Maturity and Aging [3]

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