Minor in Aging Studies

About

The interdisciplinary minor in aging studies gives you the opportunity to learn about different perspectives in aging. You’ll also choose from electives that cover topics such as the biology of aging, death and dying, and clinical assessment.

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Aging Studies (Interdisciplinary) Minor

Required Courses
AGST 310MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES IN AGING4
AGST 410MINORITY PERSPECTIVES IN AGING4
Electives
Choose from the following:12
BIOLOGY OF AGING
THE OLDER WOMAN
CLINICAL ASSESSMENT IN MIDLIFE AND OLDER ADULTS
PERSPECTIVES ON DEATH AND DYING
Field Practicum
Note: the field practicum of 5 credits is required of those students not having completed a practicum in aging in their major.0-5
Total Credits20-25