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A Gerontology minor provides students with knowledge of the aging process and prepares students for professional positions in the diverse field of aging. Current predictions indicate that a "baby boomer" will turn 60 every seven seconds for the next 18 years. By 2050 it is estimated that one in five people will be over the age of 65, meaning there will be an increase in demand for individuals with an understanding of the aging process. As a result, pairing this minor with such majors as Psychology, Sociology, Business, English, Nursing, Education, Interior Design, Political Science, Speech Pathology, Audiology, and Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management, among others, will prove to be beneficial for future employment.

After declaring the Gerontology minor, students are required to meet with HDFS program coordinator to discuss course selection and procedures for completing the minor.

Graduation Requirements: minimum 2.250 GPA in the minor required for graduation.

Attribute Legend: DD Diversity-Domestic; DG Diversity-Global; ELR Experiential Learning; KAD Kent Core Additional; KBS Kent Core Basic Sciences; KCM Kent Core Composition; KFA Kent Core Fine Arts: KHU Kent Core Humanities; KMC Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning; KSS Kent Core Social Sciences; WIC Writing Intensive

Please read the sections in the University Catalog on Kent Core, diversity, writing-intensive and the experiential learning requirements.

1. Course requires PSYC 11762 as prerequisite.
2. Course requires SOC 12050 as prerequisite.
3. Course requires prerequisites, please see course description for details.