Aging Studies/Gerontology Minor
Sponsoring department:
Social Work and Gerontology Studies
Molloy Program of Study Code: AGSMI
This 18-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. The one semester field placement of one hundred (100) hours with integrative class seminars could include diverse experiences in settings such as day care centers, senior centers or skilled nursing facilities.
Requirements
Required Courses
Complete two courses (6 Credits)
Complete one course (3 Credits)
| COM 2250 | Family Communication | 3 |
| ETH 2880 | Introduction to Bioethics | 3 |
| PSY 3590 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| SWK 2500 | Diversity: Oppression, Privilege and Social Justice | 3 |
| SWK 3470 | Spirituality and Professional Practice in the Helping Professions | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 18