Interprofessional Minor for Healthy Aging

Overview

Course offerings provide students from any major an opportunity to become knowledgeable about the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of the aging process. Additionally, required course work furnishes students with an excellent understanding of health and aging, as well as an understanding of the social welfare policy and programs related to the older adult.

DHS 4402Survey of Aging Issues3
DHS 4403Interprofessional Systems in Geriatric Management3
DHS 4404Geriatric Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Internship2
Choose 4 Elective Courses for a Minor in Healthy Aging (All 4 courses selected must be from different departments)12
Conflict Management
Sociology of Health and Illness
Adult Development and Aging
Interior Design and Housing
Family Resource Management
Relationships within Families
Consumer Economics
Peoples and Cultures of the New World
Food and Culture
Medical Ethics
Adult Health Nursing I
Nutrition
Total Credits20