The Aging Services Leadership minor assists individuals interested in gaining knowledge pertaining to aging, eldercare, and gerontology. The minor readies individuals to understand the cultural, physical, and social aspects of aging, along with the aspects of how aging affects populations. The minor prepares individuals to apply administrative principles required in the management of aging services, such as nursing homes, long-term care settings, and home health services. Students will gain foundational knowledge pertaining to the wellspan and healthspan, physiological, and social aspects of aging, coupled with the skills required to implement patient-centered care, including understanding the rising needs of our aging population, demographic shifts, LTC business acumen, and the role society plays in the aging process. The minor provides required core courses, along with elective course in which students can tailor the minor to meet specifications of career goals.
Advising
Students can contact the Department of Health Professions for advising at 303-615-1200.
Important Notice
Completion of this minor does not guarantee admission into any nursing or health professions graduate program. Students are responsible for contacting the nursing or health professions graduate program to which they are applying regarding specific prerequisite courses required by that program.
Program Requirements
- A total of 18 semester hours are required for completion of the Aging Services Leadership Minor.
- Students must select 18 credit hours from the following courses including at least 3 hours of upper-division credit.
- A grade of C- or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the minor. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
Academic Policies
Academic policies and the Student Code of Conduct will be employed to all MSU Denver students, regardless of level. Access the Student Code of Conduct can be found in the MSU Denver catalog.
Student Outcomes
Upon completion of the Aging Services Leadership Minor, students will:
- Identify characteristics of older adults,
- Describe shifts in population aging,
- Recognize stereotypes and myths surrounding ageism,
- Evaluate programs and services for our older population,
- Explore workforce development and career exploration in the aging services field,
- Recognize topical issues surrounding aging and caring for our older population,
- Evaluate characteristics required to cultivate an age-friendly society.
Total: 18 credits
- Some courses might require additional prerequisite(s). Please refer to the University Catalog for additional information and/or an AGE faculty advisor.
- Cross-listed course credit will be granted for only one prefix: ESS or ITP.
