Students minoring in gerontology must complete a minimum of 18 units
of approved course work. When possible, it is recommended that a student
take a gerontology course within his or her own major field of study.
Students are required to take three courses (9 units) from the gerontology
core courses listing below:
GERO 101 Introduction to Gerontology (3) or
SOCI 359 Social Gerontology (3)
GERO 485 Gerontology Senior Seminar (3)
GERO 397 Internship (3)
PSYC 405 Psychology of Aging (3)
The remaining 9 units can be fulfilled by other core or elective offerings in consultation
with the academic adviser.
Gerontology Program - Office of Collaborative Programs
Linthicum Hall, Room 121
8000 York Road | Towson, MD 21252 | 410-704-2000
