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Dec 21, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Gerontology Secondary Major
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The 24-credit hour secondary major in gerontology prepares students from diverse majors to work with the globally aging population. This program is available to all students currently enrolled at Kansas State University. Most programs of study will allow students to complete both their primary and secondary majors within a typical four-year academic program. Students can enroll by contacting the Center on Aging (gerontology@ksu.edu).
Students will choose from one of the following tracks:
- Gerontology (9) + Electives (15)
- Gerontology (9) + Long-Term Care Administration Track (12) + Elective (3)
Most students who successfully complete the Long-Term Care Administration track will be eligible to sit for their specific state’s administrator licensing exam.
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Electives (9 credit hours)
Students will choose the necessary credit hours of electives from this list based upon their professional goals. At least 9 elective credit hours must be taken in gerontology. Courses not listed here may be approved on a case-by-case basis by the gerontology advisor and/or program director.
See department list: Gerontology Secondary Major Electives
Long-Term Care Administration track (12 credit hours)
This track covers required content from the Core of Knowledge for Nursing Home Administrators as defined in K.A.R. 28-38-29. Required courses include:
Total Minimum Hours Required for Graduation: 24
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