The Gerontology Minor Program at Montclair State University
GERONTOLOGY MINOR
INFORMATION SESSION
WELCOME!
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Why might you choose to complete a gerontology minor?
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Gerontology minor requirements
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Questions
WHY MIGHT YOU CHOOSE A
GERONTOLOGY MINOR?
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Expanding career field
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Diversify your career options and skillset
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Many career options
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Direct care
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Non-profits
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Government agencies
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Business and industry
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Product development
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Research and teaching
WHY MIGHT YOU CHOOSE A CAREER IN
GERONTOLOGY?
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Helps to gain a broader perspective on human development
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We are all aging as we speak!
GERONTOLOGY MINOR REQUIREMENTS
(AS OF SUMMER 2020)
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Required Courses (12 credits)
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FSHD 200 – Family Science and Human
Development*+
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FSHD 202 – Adult Development and
Aging*+
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FSHD 340 – Aging and Social Policy+
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FSHD 360 – Families in Later Life*
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* course typically offered every fall
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+ course typically offered every spring
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Electives (select 2 of the following)
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FSHD 305 – Death and Bereavement*+
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HLTH 440 – Health Aspects of Aging*
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SOCI 309 – Sociology of Health and
Illness+
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ARTH 280 – Introduction to Art
Therapy*+
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MUTH 100 – Intro to Music Therapy*+
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PALG 322 – Wills, Trusts, and Probate
Law*
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PSYC 268 – Psychological Aspects of
Aging+
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PSYC 302 – Health Psychology*
QUESTIONS?
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If you have any questions after this session, please feel free to contact:
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Dr. Ashley Ermer (
ermera@montclair.edu
), Assistant Professor FSHD
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or
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The Department of Family Science and Human Development (
fshd@montclair.edu
)
Discover the benefits of pursuing a gerontology minor, including expanding career opportunities, gaining a broader perspective on human development, and exploring a variety of courses related to aging and health. The program offers a range of electives and required courses that cover topics such as aging and social policy, psychological aspects of aging, and health psychology. If you have questions or want more information, reach out to Dr. Ashley Ermer or the Department of Family Science and Human Development at Montclair State University.
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GERONTOLOGY MINOR INFORMATION SESSION
WELCOME! Why might you choose to complete a gerontology minor? Gerontology minor requirements Questions
WHY MIGHT YOU CHOOSE A GERONTOLOGY MINOR? Expanding career field Diversify your career options and skillset Many career options Direct care Non-profits Government agencies Business and industry Product development Research and teaching
WHY MIGHT YOU CHOOSE A CAREER IN GERONTOLOGY? Helps to gain a broader perspective on human development We are all aging as we speak!
GERONTOLOGY MINOR REQUIREMENTS (AS OF SUMMER 2020) Electives (select 2 of the following) Required Courses (12 credits) FSHD 305 Death and Bereavement*+ FSHD 200 Family Science and Human Development*+ HLTH 440 Health Aspects of Aging* FSHD 202 Adult Development and Aging*+ SOCI 309 Sociology of Health and Illness+ ARTH 280 Introduction to Art Therapy*+ FSHD 340 Aging and Social Policy+ FSHD 360 Families in Later Life* MUTH 100 Intro to Music Therapy*+ PALG 322 Wills, Trusts, and Probate Law* * course typically offered every fall PSYC 268 Psychological Aspects of Aging+ + course typically offered every spring PSYC 302 Health Psychology*
QUESTIONS? If you have any questions after this session, please feel free to contact: Dr. Ashley Ermer (ermera@montclair.edu), Assistant Professor FSHD or The Department of Family Science and Human Development (fshd@montclair.edu)
