Required Courses (9 hours)

• GERO 2300 - Introduction to Aging and Older Adults (Older Adults)

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• GERO 4310 - Social Gerontology

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• SOWK 4310 - Social Gerontology

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• GERO 4336 - The Social Aspects of Death and Dying

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• SOWK 4336 - Social Aspects Death & Dying

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• GERO 4337 - Adult Development and Aging

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• SOWK 4337 - Adult Development and Aging

Electives (3 hours)

Up to two pre-approved courses with aging content in other disciplines can be substituted for two of the electives. For more information, consult the Gerontology Coordinator in the School of Social Work.

Choose from approved electives:

• GERO 4315 - Interdisciplinary Health Care of the Elderly

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• GERO 4330 - Animal Assisted Therapy

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• SOWK 4330 - Animal Assisted Therapy

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• GERO 4346 - Family in Late Life

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• SOWK 4346 - Family in Late Life

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• GERO 4385 - Topics Seminar
• GERO 4390 - Directed Study