DonateGerontology
The Gerontology major allows students to gain knowledge about the elderly and specific issues that affect this population. Persons completing this major will have skills needed for entry level positions in pubic or private organizations that deal with the elderly (e.g., nursing homes, retirement centers, advocacy organizations). The program also prepares students for more advanced and technical training in the aging field. In addition to the 60 credit hour Core Curriculum requirements, the major consists of 42 credit hours of coursework. The specific courses required for this major are outline below.
| Course Number |
Name | Credits |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | (3cr) |
| GER 101 | Introduction to Gerontology | (3cr) |
| GER 201 | Aging Policies and Programs in Indiana | (3cr) |
| GER 210 | Psychology of Aging | (3cr) |
| PSY 267 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | (3cr) |
| PSY 270 | Research Methods | (3cr) |
| GER 320 | Aging, the Aged, and the Family | (3cr) |
| GER 330 | Cross Cultural Perspective on Aging | (3cr) |
| PSY 345 | Psychology of Death and Dying | (3cr) |
| PSY 390 | Physiological Psychology | (3cr) |
| GER 400 | Ethnicity, Gender, and Aging | (3cr) |
| GER 460 | Ethical Issues in Geriatric Health Care | (3cr) |
| GER 495 | Practicum/Field Work in Gerontology | (3cr) |
| GER 499 | Final Project | (3cr) |
For more information about becoming a Gerontology major, please contact Dr. Brian L. Steuerwald, Chair of the Psychology Department, at (317) 543-4825 or bsteu@martin.edu.