Minard Hall
Room 402
Minard Hall is located
on the south end of campus on Albrecht Boulevard (Campus Map)
Gerontology
A minor in gerontology at North Dakota State University provides a program of study for students interested in a variety of careers that involve work with the elderly population. Students from a variety of majors such as child development and family science, sociology, psychology, dietetics, nursing, interior design and education can benefit from training in gerontology.
Career Opportunities
Career interests available would depend on the major or other training but include:
- Dietitian for a nursing home
- Designer/architect of housing facilities
- Adult day care services
- Elderly volunteer services
- Mental health services for elderly persons
- Geriatric nursing
- Social service programs for elderly persons
- Long-term care administration
- Corporate health planning
- Market research
The Curriculum*
This program is sponsored through the College of Human Development and
Education and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at
NDSU.
It makes use of the resources of the Tri-College University to
provide students
an integrated understanding of the process of aging,
aging services and the
aged in America. There are six basic areas of
study. Students should follow the
directions provided for each of the
areas.
- Soc. 440 - Sociology of Aging 3
- Select one of the following courses:
- CDFS 460 - Adult Development and Aging 3
- Psyc. 471 - The Psychology of Aging 3
- CDFS 182 - Wellness and Aging 3
- Select one of the following courses:
- CDFS 481 - Women and Aging 3
- CDFS 482 - Family Dynamics of Aging 3
- Each student must complete the equivalent of four semester credits of internship/practicum. Please contact one of the following participating faculty members for details.
- Dr. Dan Klenow, NDSU
- Dr. Greg Sanders, NDSU
- One additional elective course is required for the minor.
- Select this course from the list below
- CDFS 357 - Personal and Family Finance 3
- CDFS 491 - Seminar/Aging Related 1-3
- H&CE 468 - Family Life and Adult Education Programs 3
- HNES 452 - Nutrition, Health and Aging 3
- Soc. 426 - Sociology of Medicine 3
- Soc. 441 - Sociology of Death 3
- Soc. 442 - Current Issues in Medicine 3
- Soc. 491 - Seminar/Aging Related 1-3
- or an additional course from area 3 or 4 above
- Total 18
*Appropriate Tri-College courses can be substituted with advisor permission.
This sample curriculum is not intended to serve as
a curriculum guide for current students, but rather an example of course
offerings for prospective students. For the curriculum requirements
in effect at the time of entrance into a program, consult with an academic
adviser or with the Office of Registration and Records.
High School Preparation
Prior to coming to college, volunteer community service activities such as 4-H, scouting and work with church youth groups can help students gain valuable experience working with people in the community. High school courses in behavioral and social sciences (e.g., social studies, economics, psychology, family life education, child development) are helpful in preparing for study in gerontology..
Contact Information
Department of Sociology-Anthropology
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
North Dakota State University
Minard Hall 402
Fargo, ND 58105
Tel: (701) 231-8657
Fax: (701) 231-1047
Email: Daniel.Klenow@ndsu.edu
Web: http://www.ndsu.edu/sociology/
or
Director of Student Services and Advancement
College of Human Development and Education
North Dakota State University
Evelyn Morrow Lebedeff Hall 255D
Fargo, ND 58105
Tel. (701) 231-7071
Fax: (701) 231-7174
E-mail: Nancy.Gress@ndsu.edu
Web: http://www.ndsu.edu/hde
or
Department of Child Development and Family Science
College of Human Development and Education
North Dakota State University
Evelyn Morrow Lebedeff Hall 283
Fargo, ND 58105
Tel. (701) 231-8268
Fax: (701) 231-7174
E-mail: Jim.Deal@ndsu.edu
Web: http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/jdeal/cdfs
Office of Admission
North Dakota State University
124 Ceres Hall
Fargo, ND 58105
Tel: (701) 231-8643
Fax: (701) 231-8802
Email: NDSU.Admission@ndsu.edu
Web: http://www.ndsu.edu/prospective/students/
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