The Interdisciplinary Gerontology Minor provides students an introduction to the range of experiences and the service needs of older adults. Specifically, students will learn how aging affects older adults’ family relations, role in society (as grandparents, parents, employees, and friends), emotional experiences, cognitive abilities, health functioning, and recreational activities. Additionally, through use of an interdisciplinary approach, students will develop an appreciation of the range of professionals whose activities influence and are influenced by older adults.
The Interdisciplinary Gerontology Minor requires 21 credit hours. The Interdisciplinary Gerontology Minor compliments a variety of majors at Pittsburg State University, including, but not limited to: Health, Human Performance, and Recreation; Family and Consumer Sciences; Sociology; Social Work; Psychology and Counseling; Political Science; Nursing; Biology (Pre-Dental and Pre-Medicine); Management and Marketing; and Technical Education. The overarching goal of this minor is to provide students from diverse academic backgrounds the knowledge, skills and experiences enabling them to provide services tailored to the unique needs of older adults.
Students wanting to work with older adults can work in a variety of settings such as:
Combining two or more areas of study, interdisciplinary studies programs give our students more flexibility in choosing their coursework. If you know exactly what you want to do or want to explore how your different interests connect, earn your BIS degree. An interdisciplinary studies degree is the best way to meet your personal and professional goals.