Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2011
Gerontology
Faculty
C. Andreoletti (860-832-1646) and M. Levvis (860-832-0184), Co-Chairs; M. Fallon, C. Mate-Kole, P. Osei, S. Walsh, C. Watson
Program Overview
The gerontology minor is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with a comprehensive background in different issues related to adult development and aging in order to prepare them to serve the aging population in various capacities. Students are encouraged to visit the gerontology minor website at www.psychology.ccsu.edu/gerontology for more information about the program and to learn more about career opportunities in the field of aging.
Program | | | |
Minor in Gerontology (18 credits) | | |
| PSY 364 | Adult Development & Aging | 3 | |
| PSY 458 | Human Neuropsychology | 3 | |
| NRSE 342 | Ethical Issues Confronting the Geriatric Patient | 3 | |
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| One three-hour practicum chosen from: | | |
| NRSE 498 | Special Studies in Nursing | 3 | |
| PSY 496 | Internship in Psychological Applications | 3 | |
| EXS 450 | Practicum in Exercise Science | 3 | |
| EXS 470 | Internship in Exercise and Health Promotion | 6 | |
| BIO 391 | Internship in Biology | 3 | |
| BMS 391 | Internship in Biomolecular Science | 3 | |
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| Six credits of electives chosen from: | | |
| NRSE 490 | Leadership in Management in Nursing | 3 | |
| EXS 215 | Physiological Aspects of the | | |
| Human Performance of the Aging | 3 | |
| PSY 380 | Psychology of Dying and Death | 3 | |
| SOC 340 | Aging in American Society | 3 | |
| SOC 440 | Death and Dying: Sociological Implications | 3 | |
| BIO 401 | Human Nutrition & Metabolism | 3 | |
