Program Contact: Catherine Richards Solomon 203-582-5264
Aging Studies familiarizes you with one of our society’s most important topics: the dramatic increase in its aging population. Interdisciplinary courses teach you about the many dimensions of the aging process and help you to understand the range of economic, occupational, physiological, psychological and social issues facing our country’s advanced-age population. You’ll also learn about the variety of programs, products, services and other resources available to older adults.
Aging Studies complements a range of majors, such as criminal justice, finance, health sciences, law, marketing and nursing. Whether your future career will include directly working with seniors as medical patients, helping people plan for retirement, marketing goods and services to an older audience or helping seniors avoid financial scams and fraud, our electives will educate you about the unique issues that older Americans face. This minor will enhance your future career and will help you make a positive impact on the lives of the elderly individuals and their families.
To complete the minor in Aging Studies, students must complete:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GT 263 | Aging in Society | 3 |
| Nine Credits of Electives | 9 | |
| Introduction to Social Work | ||
| Special Topics in Gerontology | ||
| Community Program Development | ||
| Special Topics in Gerontology | ||
| Sociology of Death and Dying | ||
| Social Work Case Management | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Sociology of Health and Illness | ||
| Six Credits of Cognate Courses | 6 | |
| Biomedical Basis and Experience of Human Aging | ||
| Adult Development & Aging | ||
| Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Race, Gender and Class: Social Inequalities | ||
| Sociology of Families | ||
| Sociology of Mental Health | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |