Gerontology Minor
Students in the Gerontology Minor program will study issues of aging from an interdisciplinary perspective and come to understand the interplay between them, including the health and medical as well as social and psychological needs of older persons. This interdisciplinary minor is housed in the College of Health, and students in any major may complete the program. Students must consult with the gerontology advisor in their department to select elective, practicum, and integrating courses that will meet the requirements of the minor.
Minor - Gerontology
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 12 | |
| Integrating Course | 3 | |
| Practicum Course | 3-6 | |
| Gerontology Electives | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 21-24 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 20-24
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Core Courses
Note: These courses provide students with a common knowledge base through an introduction to gerontology and study of three core areas: social aspects, psychological aspects, and health aspects of aging.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| AHHS 325 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| AHHS 430 | Health Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| PSYX 233 | Fundamentals of Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| S W 455 | Social Gerontology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Integrating Courses
Notes:
- In each of the following majors, a course has been identified that will integrate the core course content with information and concepts within the major. A similar course will be identified in other majors not listed here.
- Nursing students may take NRSG 314 (Concepts of Psychosocial Nursing) through Montana State University with approval by advisor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Acquired Communication and Swallowing Disorders (for Communicative Sciences & Disorders majors) | ||
| Exercise Disease & Aging (for Integrative Physiology and Pre-Physical Therapy majors) | ||
| Therapeutics I (for Pharmaceutical Science majors) 1 | ||
| Fundamentals of Psychology of Aging (for Psychology Majors) 2 | ||
| Human Behavior & Social Environment (for Social Work majors) | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
- 1
Pharmacy students must complete requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences or another baccalaureate degree to receive a minor.
- 2
Psychology students must complete an additional 3 credit elective.
Practicum Courses
Notes:
- The courses provide experience working with both well and/or frail older persons.
- Nursing students may take 409 (Nursing Practice in Chronic Care) through Montana State University with approval by advisor.
- Students in majors that do not have access to a practicum course can enroll in AHHS 395 for 3 credits of service learning experience compatible with the student's major and interests.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete at least 3 credits from the following courses: | 3 | |
| Geriatric Practicum (for Communicative Sciences & Disorders majors) | ||
| Internship (for Integrative Physiology and Pre-Physical Therapy majors) | ||
| Geriatric APPE (for Pharmaceutical Science majors) | ||
| Internship (for Psychology majors) | ||
or PSYX 398 | Internship | |
| Field Work Practicum (for Social Work majors) | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Gerontology Electives
Note: A student must take a minimum of 3 elective credits with at least 25% of the content focused on gerontology. Students may petition for approval of another elective course.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one or more of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Geriatric Health Care | ||
| Medical Ethics | ||
| Health & Family Communication | ||
| Philosophy & Biomedical Ethics | ||
| Fundamentals of Memory and Cognition | ||
| Trauma and Resilience | ||
| Public Health Nutrition | ||
| Special Topics (American Indian Health Issues) | ||
| Death, Dying and Grief | ||
| Sociology of the Family | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-