Gerontology Graduate Certificate
Program Requirements
(as printed in the 2004-2005 CMU Bulletin)
Gerontology
Minor
B.A., B.A.A.,
B.S., B.S. in B.A. degrees
Gerontology is the holistic study of aging. It is a useful complement to numerous majors including those preparing students for work in human service settings, recreation and leisure, marketing, policy and planning, and in the design of environments, products, and attire. Students seeking applied settings are encouraged to intern or work in aging services to enhance their courses. To prepare for graduate studies, students are encouraged to participate in research with older adults. This minor has 12 required hours and 12 hours of electives, which allow the student to fit special interests and needs. Advisers for this minor are located in Human Environmental Studies.
Required Courses (21 hours):
GRN 247 (3) Introduction to Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Approach
GRN 248 (3) Service Learning In Gerontology
GRN 430 (3) Women and Aging
GRN 535 (3) Dimensia Care; Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
HSC 390 (3) Health and Aging
PSY 325 (3) Psychology of Aging
SOC 320 (3) The Sociology of Aging and Retirement OR
HEV 418 (3) Family Development in Late Life
Elective Courses (12 hours):
RPL 345 (3) Therapeutic Recreation: Gerontology
RPL 346 (3) Recreation for Senior Citizens
CDO 544 (3) Communication Disorders in the Aged
HSC 517 (2) Drugs and the Elderly
REL 334 (3) Death and Dying OR
HSC 519 (3) Death Education and Suicide Prevention
GRN 430 (3) Women and Aging
GRN 575 (3) Geriatric Nutrition
GRN 590 (1-4) Independent Study
GRN 597 (1-4) Special Topics
Other courses as approved by program adviser.
Total: 33 semester hours
Forms:
Minor Authorization
Form
Change in Authorization for Major, Major Concentration or Minor
The above forms are located at the following URL: http://www.registrars.cmich.edu/deptforms/