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Undergraduate Minor

Purpose

The curriculum of the undergraduate minor is designed to combine two basic kinds of expertise: (1) increased knowledge of the physiological, psychological, and sociological processes of aging, and (2) the development of in-sevice skills to address the social needs which accompany these processes.

Goals

Students electing to participate in this minor may do so to accomplish different goals. The minor in gerontology may be selected for: (1) training for a service career in the field of aging, (2) preparation for a specialized graduate program, or (3) personal enrichment and development in understanding the aging process. The minor is designed to facilitate achievement of all three goals. After the completion of a Bachelor or Arts Degree, students seeking employment will find the Gerontology Minor an asset in such fields as health care, counseling, recreation, nutritional service, education, business, welfare services, and private and public administration.

Requirements

The minor in gerontology consists of a minimum of 18 units selected from Gerontology 101, 350, 360, 370, 400A, 400B, 402, 499, 522, 596; Child and Family Development 496*; Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 433; Social Work 120, 420; Sociology 496*. Additional prerequisites may be required for the courses in the minor.

Courses in the minor may not be counted toward the major or the certificate, but may be used to satisfy preparation for the major and general education requirements, if applicable. A minimum of six upper division units must be completed in residence at San Diego State University.

* When relevant.

Financial Aid

Scholarships and Financial Aid may be available! All current and prospective students should check the scholarships page.

PLEASE NOTE- Course and graduation requirements for all SDSU programs change periodically. While every attempt is made to present the most current requirements on this web site, it is imperative for all current and prospective students to check the printed registrar-maintained catalogs for the current requirements. Copies are available in the bookstore and may be borrowed from department staff.

last updated: 6/20/08