Aging Studies
Undergraduate Programs
Description
The study of aging has from its founding included the biological, psychological and social perspectives. The Minor in Aging Studies provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to explore these varied perspectives while gaining foundational knowledge of aging. Within the next two decades, elders over the age of 65 will make up 25% of the population in the United States. Understanding aging processes and issues will support work in any discipline which makes the Minor in Aging Studies an appropriate addition to any major. The University is a member of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.
Certificates |
Program | Locations | Total Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Term Care Administration CERT |
|
22 |
Minors |
Program | Locations | Total Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aging Studies for Nursing Students Minor | 30 | ||
| Aging Studies Minor | 21 |
Policies & Faculty
Policies
All Aging Studies students must register with the Aging Studies Program director at the beginning of their program.
GPA Policy. Aging Studies minors are urged to maintain a 3.0 or better GPA to maximize their options for professional employment and graduate study.
P/N Grading Policy. All coursework for the minor, with the exception of the internship and the practicum, must be taken for a letter grade.
Contact Information
113 Armstrong Hall
(507) 389-1561http://sbs.mnsu.edu/soccorr/
Faculty
Chair
- Luis Posas
Faculty
200 Level
Credits: 3
This course will answer the question Why should I care about getting old when I am young? through an exploration of the life course perspective, service learning opportunities, and written reflection and exploration.Prerequisites: none
Goal Areas: GE-02, GE-07
Diverse Cultures: Gold
Credits: 3
This course will answer the question Why should I care about getting old when I am young? through an exploration of the life course perspective, service learning opportunities, and written reflection and exploration.Prerequisites: none
Goal Areas: GE-02, GE-07
Diverse Cultures: Gold
300 Level
Credits: 0
Curricular Practical Training: Co-Operative Experience is a zero-credit full-time practical training experience for one semester and an adjacent fall or spring term. Special rules apply to preserve full-time student status. Please contact an advisor in your program for complete information.Prerequisites: At least 60 credits earned; in good standing; instructor permission; co-op contract; other prerequisites may also apply.
400 Level
Credits: 3
Engaging with the practice of policy development, understanding critical policies impacting the experience of aging, and learning how to become a policy entrepreneur will be the focus for this course. The course will also explore innovations in aging policy globally.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 3
Issues and trends, programs and services, funding mechanisms and regulations. Meets state educational requirements for specific content areas.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 1-3
Topics vary as announced in class schedule. May be retaken for credit if topic is different.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 1-3
Workshop topics vary as announced in class schedule. May be retaken for credit.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 1-6
.Prerequisites: none
Credits: 1-6
.Prerequisites: Consent
Credits: 1-6
For students following plan of study for nursing home administration licensure only. Prereq: by application and consent onlyPrerequisites: by application and consent only
Credits: 1-4
The school and community health programs prepare health professionals with expertise in health promotion and disease prevention for employment in public health and community health agencies, health care facilities, business, and industry and schools.Prerequisites: none
