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Darlene Heian, M.L.S.
Program Director
221 White Hall

(315) 792-3309

Gerontology Programs at Utica College

School of Health Professions and Education  ♦  Undergraduate and Graduate Options

Academic Minor in Gerontology

18 credit  program  ♦  multidisciplinary curriculum

Total credit hours required for minor: 18

Academic Requirements:

Course Credit Hours
Required Courses
Gerontology 101 Introduction to Aging 3
Gerontology/Biology 214 Biology of Aging 3
   6
Twelve credits from the following courses
One of the following courses: 3
Anthropology 415 Cultures, Health, and Healing  
Anthropology 449 Anthropology of Aging  
Biology 112 Human Sexuality  
Biology 208 Pharmacology and Pathophysiology  
Economics 375 Health Economics  
Social Studies 207 Social Organization of the U.S. Health Care System  
Two of the following courses: 6
Gerontology 218 Rural Elderly  
Gerontology 270 Community Placement  
Gerontology 300 Special Topics  
Gerontology 315 Aging and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities  
Gerontology 411 Aging and Mental Health  
Gerontology 470 Experiences in Gerontology  
One of the following courses: 3
Psych-Child Life 374 The Helping Relationship  
Psych-Child Life 375 Death, Dying, and Bereavement  
Psychology 327 Adulthood and Aging  
TRC 302 Leisure Counseling: Theory and Practice  
 Total:   18 


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