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Gerontology Minors
A Gerontology minor prepares students for the present and future job market. Gerontology complements many majors and supports careers in health, social services, policy, business, and other fields impacted by the growing aging population.
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Minor In Gerontology
Total Units: 18
Gerontology minors choose five or six Gerontology online courses. Three units of the minor may be fulfilled with one interdisciplinary aging course (online or in-person).
Note: The minor requirements described here go into effect Fall 2026. Minors who started prior to Fall 2026 may have different requirements and should follow the course plan developed with their advisor.
| Gerontology Minor (select six) |
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| GERO 10: Aging Issues in Contemporary Society |
| GERO 11: Older Adult Services and Strategies |
| GERO 102: Social Policy for an Aging Society |
| GERO 103: Applied Care Management in Gerontological Practice |
| GERO 121: Strategies for Optimal Aging |
| GERO 122: Interprofessional Approaches to Health Care in Older Adults |
| GERO 123: Research on Aging & the Life Course |
| GERO 124: Perspectives on Death and Dying |
| GERO 125: Moving Toward Equity in California Aging Policy and Practice |
| GERO 131: Gerontology Capstone Practicum |
| No more than one of the following: |
| ETHN 133: Crosscultural Aging in America |
| FSHD 159: Adulthood and Aging in Human Development |
| KINS 136: Sport And Aging |
| PSYC 150: Psychological Aspects of Aging |
| PUBH 150: Aging and Health |
Minor in Leadership in Aging and Health (Black Honors College Scholars)
Total Units: 15
The Minor in Leadership in Aging and Health addresses the changing health needs of older adults while examining direct service, public policy, and advocacy roles in working with older adults, their caregivers, and families. This minor is available to Black Honors College Scholars only.
| Minor in Leadership in Aging and Health |
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| GERO 10: Aging Issues in Contemporary Society |
| GERO 103: Applied Care Management in Gerontological Practice |
| GERO 122: Interprofessional Approaches to Health Care in Older Adults |
| GERO 131: Gerontology Capstone Practicum |
| Select one of the following: |
| HONR 150: Leadership Seminar |
| GERO 125: Moving Toward Equity in California Aging Policy and Practice |