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Gerontology


Concentration Requirements

Major in Sociology with a concentration in Social Gerontology (SOC/SGRT)

A. Required Courses: 24 credit hours

SOC 150: Introduction to Sociology (GE1)
SOC 220: Introduction to Social Gerontology (covers Category C)
PSY 334: Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
SOC 425: Sociology of Aging and the Life Course (covers Category C)
SOC 430: Social Welfare Institutions (covers Category A)
SOC 492: Sociological Theory
SOC 493: Methods of Social Research I
SOC 494: Methods of Social Research II (WS)

B. Category Courses: 6 credit hours(See list under Major in Sociology)

3 credit hours from Category B
3 credit hours from Category D

C. Sociology Electives: 6 credit hours

Options for fulfilling these credit hours include courses from any of the four categories (A,B,C,D), three credit hours of internship (CPV 400), and/or one anthropology course at the 300 or 400 level (excluding ANT 300).


TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124