Interdisciplinary Studies in Aging Program

Program Statement

Students have the opportunity to earn a minor in gerontology through a structured, upper-division, interdisciplinary studies program administered by the Department of Health Studies. Courses provide students from any major an opportunity to become knowledgeable about the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of the aging process. Additionally, required course work furnishes students with an excellent understanding of health and aging, as well as an understanding of the social welfare policy and programs related to the older person.

Gerontology Minor

(4-8 credits)

• * BIOL 100 Concepts of Biology or
• * BIOL 227, 228 Human Anatomy and Physiology or
• ZOOL 107 Introduction to Human Biology
• BIOL 300 Biology of Aging (3 credits)
• HLTHST 410 Health and Aging (3 credits)
• * PSYC 101 General Psychology (3 credits)
• PSYC 213 Psychology of Aging (3 credits)
• * SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
• SOC 325 Sociology of Aging (3 credits) or
• SOC 481 Sociology of Gender and Aging (3 credits)
• SOCWRK 433 Aging: Social Policy and Programs (3 credits)
  
• Gerontology elective credits: (6 credits)
  Electives to be approved by I.S.A. committee

* These lower-division required courses meet core requirements.

For additional information on the Interdisciplinary Studies in Aging Program at Boise State University, please refer to the program website.

Academic Advisor

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