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)
HLTH 411 Health and Later Maturity (3)
PSYC 405 Psychology of Aging (3)
GERO 485 Gerontology Senior Seminar (3)
GERO 397 Internship (3)
The remaining 9 units can be fulfilled by other core or elective offerings in consultation
with the academic adviser.
Office of Collaborative Programs
Linthicum Hall, Room 121
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 1-410-704-4049
Department of Health Science
Linthicum Hall, Room 101
8000 York Road | Towson, MD 21252 | 410-704-2000
