Aging Sciences Minor

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An undergraduate minor is available for students interested in pursuing careers in aging in conjunction with any undergraduate major. It may be particularly beneficial to students majoring in such disciplines as anthropology, business, communication sciences and disorders, government and international affairs, nursing, psychology, public health, health care, social work, and sociology.

Minor Requirements

The minor in Aging Sciences consists of a minimum of five (5) courses (15 credit hours).

Total Minor Credit Hours: 15

Minor Core Credit Hours: 9

GEY 3601 - Physical Changes and Aging Credit(s): 3
GEY 3625 - Sociological Aspects of Aging Credit(s): 3
GEY 4612 - Psychology of Aging Credit(s): 3

Minor Elective Hours: 6

Six (6) additional credit hours of GEY coursework.

GEY 2000 - Introduction to Aging Sciences Credit(s): 3
GEY 4401 - Research Methods in Aging Credit(s): 3
GEY 4628 - Health, Ethnicity, and Aging Credit(s): 3
GEY 4641 - Death and Dying Credit(s): 3
GEY 3503 - Administration of Assisted Living Facilities Credit(s): 3
GEY 4692 - Professional Development and Engagement in Aging Credit(s): 3
GEY 4102 - Aging in Modern Literature and Film Credit(s): 3
GEY 4322 - Care Management for Older Adults Credit(s): 3
GEY 4507 - Understanding Policies and Practices of the Health Care System Credit(s): 3
GEY 4360 - Counseling for Older Adults Credit(s): 3
GEY 4475 - Program Evaluation in the Health Care System Credit(s): 3
GEY 4520 - Legal Aspects of Health Care Administration Credit(s): 3
GEY 4647 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Aging Credit(s): 3
GEY 4690 - Senior Seminar in Aging Credit(s): 3
GEY 4900 - Directed Readings in Aging Credit(s): 1-3
GEY 4917 - Directed Research in Aging Credit(s): 1-4
GEY 4608 - Alzheimer’s Disease Management Credit(s): 3
GEY 4635 - Business Management and the Longevity Economy Credit(s): 3

GPA Requirements

A minimum overall 2.0 GPA in minor coursework.

Grading Requirements

A grade of C- or lower in any Aging Sciences courses will not be counted toward the minor.

A maximum of 3 credits of S/U coursework may be counted toward the minor.

Advising Information

Students are strongly encouraged to meet each semester with the departmental advisor to plan courses that align with career goals.

Undergraduate Advisor: Lucy Norstrand at lubai@usf.edu.

Residency Requirements

Fifty percent (50%) of the minor must be completed through USF coursework.

University of South Florida

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