Aging Services Minor
The minor in aging services includes coursework that will introduce the student to basic understanding of gerontology along with particular skills in administration and finance, chronic disease, and health promotion. This program also will enhance the skills of students planning to enroll in industry-provided training to become administrators of assisted living facilities and residential care facilities or nursing homes.
Requirements
To earn a minor in aging services, students must complete at least 32 credits. At least 16 credits must be taken in residence at PSU and 16 credits must be upper division. The requirements for this minor include:
Two of the following:
One of the following:
| PHE 471 | Program Planning and Evaluation in Health Education: Theory and Skill Development | 4 |
| PAH 570 | Health Administration | 3 |
| PAH 588 | Program Evaluation and Management In Health Services | 3 |
| Ec 316 | Introduction to Health Care Economics | 4 |
One of the following:
| BA 306 | Working with Money for Business Minors | 4 |
| BA 316 | Working with Customers for Business Minors | 4 |
| BA 326 | Working with People for Business Minors | 4 |
| BA 336 | Working with Information for Business Minors | 4 |
| BA 346 | Working as an Entrepreneur for Business Minors | 4 |
Elective courses
Other electives may be taken with advisor approval.
Total Credit Hours: 32