Gerontology

General

Program Title

Gerontology

Degree Designation

MIN

Award Type

Minor

Program Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus, Online Plus - Hybrid, Online Exclusive - Asynchronous

Program Description

Gerontology, the study of aging, is an exciting and rapidly growing, interdisciplinary and
inter-professional field! People are living longer and healthier lives and knowledge about
aging and older adults is important to everyone! Gerontology is essential not only for careers
in Health and Human services, but also for everything from business and leisure to finances,
education and politics! Through innovative and experiential learning approaches, the SCSU
Gerontology Program www.stcloudstate.edu/gerontology helps prepare students with the
skills and expertise needed to participate in the field of aging as professionals, leaders, and
collaborative partners. The program is committed to fostering integrity, civic responsibility
and recognition of the value in and working with a diverse and global community. The
Gerontology program offers 2 undergraduate minors (General and Nursing) a Graduate
(post baccalaureate) Certificate and a Master’s of Science (M.S.)

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Status

Active

Required GPA for graduation

2

Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of the aging processes, including: life course perspective; the interdisciplinary nature of human aging; demographic changes; & diversity in later life .

Outcome

Relate biological theory and science to understand the processes of aging, including health, longevity and diversity in the physical experience of aging.

Outcome

Relate psychological and sociological theories and science to understand adaptation, stability and change in aging, as well to understand heterogeneity, inequality and context of aging.

Outcome

Develop comprehensive and meaningful concepts, definitions and measures for well-being of older adults and their families, grounded in Humanities and Arts.

Outcome

Distinguish factors related to aging outcomes, both intrinsic and contextual, through critical thinking and empirical research.

Outcome

Demonstrate awareness of professional opportunities in gerontology, skills to communicate with and advocate for older persons in personal and public settings, and an understanding of gerontological ethics, including: ethical questions of practice, research, advocacy, and policy; and proper professional conduct, complexities of working with a diverse population.

Degree Maps

Major Code

1067

Program Code

1067.01