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Aging Studies/Gerontology Minor

Sponsoring department:

The Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Molloy Program of Study Code: AGSMI

This 15-credit minor is multidisciplinary. The minor is available to any undergraduate enrolled in a degree program and can be seen as an enrichment to undergraduate majors such as Business, Social Work, Nursing, Sociology, Psychology and many other fields that will be impacted by the growing numbers of older adults.

Requirements

Required Courses

GRN 2010Introduction to Gerontology

3
GRN 2370Psychology of Aging

3
GRN 2280Aging and Mental Health

3

Complete two courses (6 Credits)

GRN 2020Aging and Nutrition

1
GRN 2340Perspectives on Aging Through Film

1
GRN 2400Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease

1
GRN 2410Substance Abuse and the Elderly

1
GRN 2450Palliative Care

1
GRN 2620Death, Dying and Bereavement

3
COM 2250Family Communication

3
ETH 2880Introduction to Bioethics

3
PSY 3590Positive Psychology

3
SWK 2500Diversity: Oppression, Privilege and Social Justice

3

Total Credit Hours: 15