Interdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology

The Interdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology at the University of San Francisco provides students with an understanding of the many aspects of the aging process and gives them the knowledge to pursue a career in the growing field of gerontology. Equally as important, the Gerontology Minor provides opportunities for students to see the connection between learning about aging and understanding their own behavior and that of others.

Requirements

The Minor in Gerontology requires twenty (20) units, as follows:

Required courses (12 units):

• ESS - 240 Interdisciplinary Study of Human Aging
• PSYC - 339 Adulthood and Aging
• BIOL - 108 Biology of Human Aging and
• BIOL - 109 Laboratory in Biology of Human Aging *

*Biology Majors only may substitute 0201-320: Human Physiology.

Supporting Courses (8 units):

Clinical Gerontology Cluster:

• ESS - 325 Exercise and Disease Prevention
• PHIL - 240 Ethics (Biomedical Issues, Section 17)

Social Gerontology Cluster

• HS - 301 Death and Dying: Exploring New Paradigms
• SOC - 150 Introduction to Sociology (Health Issues)
• COMS - 368 Communication and Aging