Aging Studies

Undergraduate Programs

Description

The program, in cooperation with the Center on Aging, coordinates the delivery of the curriculum in human aging and facilitates activities of education, research and service which create, disseminate and apply knowledge about aging. The primary purpose of the graduate curriculum in aging is to provide a knowledge base in aging studies which, when combined with professional knowledge and skills, prepares the student for practice in the aging network. The program offers both general and administrative tracks of study at the graduate level. In addition to the Master of Science in Aging Studies, Minnesota State also offers a Graduate Certificate of Study in Aging Studies and specialized coursework leading to original licensure as a nursing home administrator in Minnesota. The University is a member of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. 

Certificates

 Program Locations Total Credits
Long Term Care Administration CERT
  • Mankato
  • Online
 22

Minors

 Program Locations Total Credits
Aging Studies for Nursing Students Minor
  • Mankato
 30
Aging Studies Minor
  • Mankato
 21

Policies & Faculty

Policies

All Aging Studies students must register with the Aging Studies Program director at the beginning of their program.

GPA Policy. Aging Studies minors are urged to maintain a 3.0 or better GPA to maximize their options for professional employment and graduate study.

P/N Grading Policy. All coursework for the minor, with the exception of the internship and the practicum, must be taken for a letter grade.

Contact Information

113 Armstrong Hall
Dept of Sociology & Corrections
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

(507) 389-1561
http://sbs.mnsu.edu/soccorr/

Faculty

Chair
  • Luis Posas
Interim Director
  • Aaron Hoy, Ph.D.
Faculty

200 Level

Credits: 3

This course will answer the question Why should I care about getting old when I am young? through an exploration of the life course perspective, service learning opportunities, and written reflection and exploration.

Prerequisites: none

Goal Areas: GE-02, GE-07

Diverse Cultures: Gold

Credits: 3

This course will answer the question Why should I care about getting old when I am young? through an exploration of the life course perspective, service learning opportunities, and written reflection and exploration.

Prerequisites: none

Goal Areas: GE-02, GE-07

Diverse Cultures: Gold

300 Level

Credits: 0

Curricular Practical Training: Co-Operative Experience is a zero-credit full-time practical training experience for one semester and an adjacent fall or spring term. Special rules apply to preserve full-time student status. Please contact an advisor in your program for complete information.

Prerequisites: At least 60 credits earned; in good standing; instructor permission; co-op contract; other prerequisites may also apply.

400 Level

Credits: 3

Engaging with the practice of policy development, understanding critical policies impacting the experience of aging, and learning how to become a policy entrepreneur will be the focus for this course. The course will also explore innovations in aging policy globally.

Prerequisites: none

Credits: 3

Issues and trends, programs and services, funding mechanisms and regulations. Meets state educational requirements for specific content areas.

Prerequisites: none

Credits: 1-3

Topics vary as announced in class schedule. May be retaken for credit if topic is different.

Prerequisites: none

Credits: 1-3

Workshop topics vary as announced in class schedule. May be retaken for credit.

Prerequisites: none

Credits: 1-6

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Prerequisites: none

Credits: 1-6

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Prerequisites: Consent 

Credits: 1-6

For students following plan of study for nursing home administration licensure only. Prereq: by application and consent only

Prerequisites: by application and consent only 

Credits: 1-4

The school and community health programs prepare health professionals with expertise in health promotion and disease prevention for employment in public health and community health agencies, health care facilities, business, and industry and schools.

Prerequisites: none