Gerontology Minor

Dr. B. J. Bryson, Minor Adviser
Phone: (540) 568-6980
Email: byrsonbj@jmu.edu
Website: http://www.jmu.edu/socwork/gerontology.htm

The cross disciplinary minor in gerontology is designed for any undergraduate major desiring a concentration of study in gerontology for personal understanding or career preparation.

Required Courses

GERN 280. Social Gerontology 3.00
SOCI 280. Social Gerontology 3.00
GERN 305. Programs and Services for the Elderly 3.00 ¹
GERN 400. Gerontologic Assessment 3.00 ¹
GERN 495. Field Experience/Seminar in Gerontology 3.00 ¹
Major elective (a course supporting the student’s major or related field of study with 50 percent of the course content in gerontology) 3 Credit Hours
Elective (must be a course in which the content is at least 50 percent in gerontology) 3 Credit Hours

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¹ Course has one or more prerequisites.

Gerontology Minor

Required Courses

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Total: 18 Credit Hours