CCSU Gerontology

What is Gerontology Minor at Central Connecticut State University ? Provide the Gerontology Minor entry requirements .

[Kiran Chandar]

The gerontology minor at Central Connecticut State University is an interdisciplinary program housed in the Department of Psychological Science.

The minor is designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in serving the aging population in various capacities.

Requirements (19 credits):
Required Courses:

GERO 101 Introduction to Gerontology

PSY 364 Adult Development & Aging

NRSE 342 Ethical Issues Confronting the Geriatric Patient

GERO 495 Internship in Gerontology

Total Credit Hours: 13

Electives: BIO 401 Human Nutrition and Metabolism

EXS 215 Physiological Aspects of the Human Performance of the Aging

GERO 498 Special Topics in Gerontology

PSY 241 Introduction to Health Psychology

PSY 380 Psychology of Dying and Death

PSY 458 Human Neuropsychology

SOC 340 Aging in American Society

SOC 440 Death and Dying: Sociological Implications

Total Credit Hours: 6

Contact Details :
Central Connecticut State University
1615 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06053, United States
+1 860-832-3200