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Gerontology

Geropsychology Minor (27 credits)

The Geropsychology Minor should be planned with a Psychology Adviser. The minor consists of 27 hours of focused coursework beyond introductory prerequisite coursework.

 

PSY 320 Introduction to Geropsychology is required plus 12 additional hours taken from the following options:

  • PSY 409 Practicum (up to 4 hours can count toward the minor)
  • PSY 420 Advanced Topics in Geropsychology
  • PSY 446 The Psychology of Leadership (4)
  • PSY 451 Biopsychology (4)
  • PSY 460 Cognitive Neuroscience (4)
  • PSY 483 Adulthood and Aging (4)
  • PSY 484 Death, Dying, and Grief (4)

 

In addition, students select at least 11 hours from the following options:

  • BA 211 Financial Accounting (4)
  • BA 310 Principles of Marketing (3)
  • BA 391 Human Resource Management (3)
  • COM 112 Interpersonal Communication (3)
  • HE 325 Nutrition (4)
  • HE 375 Epidemiology (4)
  • HE 411 Health Communication (4)
  • HE 434W Diseases (4)
  • HE 485W Bioethics and Public Health (4)
  • PS 350 Intro to Public Policy (3)
  • PS 430 The Aging Society (3)
  • PS 433 Healthcare Politics and Policy (3)
Contact

Gerontology (503) 838-8344 | or e-mail: gero@wou.edu
Location: Todd Hall 325

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