One of the fastest-growing areas of healthcare involves the care and support of the aging population. If you want to help improve the health and overall aging experience for older adults, or if you want a better understanding of aging as it relates to your older family members, the Minor in Aging Studies is a great choice to complement your major.
The courses in Aging Studies will introduce you to the field of gerontology and aging studies and will provide you with a core understanding of the field. The minor has built-in flexibility so that you can choose courses that match your own gerontology-focused interests.
Topics Covered
- Introduction to Aging Studies
- Biology of Aging
- Health and Aging
- Leisure and Aging
- Interventions and Support in Dementia Care
- Organization of Long-Term Care Facilities
Learning Outcomes
- Define the interdisciplinary nature of the field of gerontology/aging studies;
- Summarize historical and current theories and models of aging from an interdisciplinary perspective;
- Conceptualize the diversity and complexity of aging;
- Apply skills to address challenges and opportunities that face future leaders regarding aging populations;
- Compare abnormal aging versus "normal" aging in the context of stigma associated with the aging process
School / College
College of Health & Human Services
Department
Healthcare Systems and Innovation
Contact
Tarah Loy-Ashe, PhD, CTRS