HDFS Minor

The HDFS minor is a great complement to majors in psychology, nursing, communications, business, sociology, and many other fields. If you think you might work with children, families, adults, relationships, or aging adults, the HDFS minor is for you.

The minor is very flexible and involves taking 18 credits in HDFS courses including Couples, Marriages, and Families (HDFS 242) and Lifespan Development (HDFS 230), as well as selecting four other HDFS courses

Gerontology Minor

A minor in Gerontology provides students with an understanding of the process of aging, aging services, and older adults. This interdisciplinary minor can benefit students interested in a variety of careers involving work with older adult populations. Students from a variety of majors such as human development and family science (students in the Adult Development and Aging option cannot do this minor), sociology, psychology, nursing, pharmacy, interior design, business, and etc. can benefit from training in gerontology.

Career Opportunities

Career interests available would depend on the major or other training but include designer/architect of housing facilities, adult day services, older adult volunteer services, mental health services for older adults, geriatric nursing, social service programs for older adults, long-term care administration, corporate health planning or market research. Explore more careers.

If you have questions about the HDFS or Gerontology Minor, please contact Amolia Schumacher or (701) 231-9849.