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 that includes HDFS 230 and HDFS 242, as well as four other HDFS classes.

Gerontology Minor

A minor in Gerontology provides students with an understanding of the process of aging, aging services, and older adults. The minor can benefit students interested in a variety of careers that involve 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, and education 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 and Gerontology Minor, please contact Amolia Schumacher or (701) 231-9849.