Bachelor of General Studies - Field Major in Gerontology
The instructional mission of degree programs in gerontology at Wichita State University is to provide knowledge of aging and its impact on individuals, families, and society to students preparing for or engaged in careers in which they will plan, manage and deliver services for the aging through public or private sector organizations, agencies or minstitutions.
The Gerontology Program offers the undergraduate degree through the Bachelor of General Studies, with a Field Major in Gerontology. A minor in Gerontology is also offered at the undergrauate level.
Recommended Courses for the undergraduate field major in Gerontology (18 hours):
| Geron 100 | Introduction to Gerontology (3 hours) |
| Geron 404 | Psychology of Aging (3 hours) |
| Geron 501 | Field Experience {or elective} (3 hours) |
| Geron 513 | Sociology of Aging (3 hours) |
| Geron 518 | Biology of Aging (3 hours) |
| Geron 560 | The Aging Network ( 3 hours) |
The undergraduate minor in gerontology consists of at least 15 hours of gerontology courses, including:
| Geron 100 | Introduction to Gerontology (3 hours) |
| Geron 560 | The Aging Network ( 3 hours) |
And 9 hours selected from the following:
| Geron 401 | Aging, Work, and Retirement (3 hours) |
| Geron 404 | Psychology of Aging (3 hours) |
| Geron 513 | Sociology of Aging (3 hours) |
| Geron 518 | Biology of Aging (3 hours) |
Tres Mujeres Caminando
(Three Women Walking)
Artist - Francisco Zuniga
Three Women Walking represents three stages of femininity: the young, the matronly, and the elderly. In their simple robes and strident poses, they assume a heroic, archetypal character. Zuniga's women may be seen as a celebration of both femininity and the feminine form.
