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Program Requirements
Manchester College offers two academic programs in Gerontology:
Associate of Arts Degree in Gerontology
Gerontology Minor
See below for an
overview of each option. See the current Manchester College
Catalog for exact information.
Associate of Arts Degree with Major in Gerontology
1. 34 credit hours, including:
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
SOC/SOWK 220
Social Gerontology
SOC/SOWK 371
Advanced Gerontology
SOWK 110 Introduction to Social Services
SOWK 274 Practice Methods
in Social Services
SOWK 275 Practicum in Human Services
SOWK 334 Human Behavior in the Social Environment
ESS 200 Basic Principles of Nutrition
PSYC 110 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 338 Adult Development and Aging
2. Three hours of electives in recreation or crafts selected in consultation with advisor.
Gerontology Minor
1. 24-26 credit hours, including:
BIOL 102 Human Biology-Stages of Life or
BIOL 204 Fundamentals of Human Physiology
PSYC 110 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 331 Psychology of Aging
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
SOC/SOWK 220 Social Gerontology
SOC/SOWK 371 Advanced Gerontology
2. Two guided electives (6-7 credit hours), selected in consultation with advisor and approval of Gerontology program director, chosen from:
ACCT 331 Introduction to Taxation
BUS 313 Business Law
COMM 210 Interpersonal Communication
COMM 308 Creative Dramatics
FIN 340 Investment Management
ESS 335 Therapeutic Exercise
ESS 343 Aging: Health and Wellness
ESS 363 Adapted Physical Activity
NPM 201 Introduction to Nonprofits
NPM 301 Leadership in Nonprofits
PSYC 325 Behavior Disorders
PSYC 341 Research Methods
PSYC 476 Field Placement in Psychology
SOC/SOWK 222 Social Research Methods
SOC/SOWK 233 Social Welfare as an Institution
SOWK 110 Introduction to Social Services
SOWK 275 Practicum in Human Services
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