Gerontology
Murella Bosse, Ph.D., Chair, Division of Social Sciences;
mbosse@mckendree.edu; Carnegie Hall 201; (618) 537-6882
The minor in gerontology is designed to give a minimal background for those who wish to enter positions that deal with meeting the needs of the elderly. To minor in gerontology a student must complete 20 hours in gerontology courses, including GRN 322.
PSY 321 and PSY 302 may be included as electives toward the gerontology minor. If PSY 321 and PSY 302 are used toward a psychology major or psychology minor, they may not also be counted toward meeting the 20-hour requirement for a gerontology minor.
For a course to be accepted toward a gerontology minor, a grade of better than D is required. A student majoring in psychology may concentrate his/her studies in courses which reflect a gerontological emphasis. For specifics on this alternative, see the requirements in the Courses of Study section of this catalog under Psychology.
PSY 321 PSYCHOLOGY OF DEATH AND DYING (4)
Annually, Fall.
GRN 322 PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY OF HUMAN AGING (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 153. Same as PSY 322. Annually, Fall.
GRN 419 HUMAN AGING: PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH (4)
Prerequisite: PSY 153. Same as PSY 419. As needed.
GRN 470 INTERNSHIP IN GERONTOLOGY (3-8)
Same as PSY 470 except that the following prerequisites are required in addition to those required for PSY 470: PSY 321 and 322. Depending on arrangements that can be made and student’s interests, internships will take place in mental health clinics, state mental hospitals, medical hospitals, nursing homes, day care centers, government, senior centers, retirement homes, etc.
GRN 480 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GERONTOLOGY (1-4)
GRN 490 SEMINAR IN GERONTOLOGY (1-4)
As needed.
GRN 495 SENIOR ESSAY IN GERONTOLOGY (3-4)
As needed.