# 2026-2027 Course Catalog

**Source**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/minors/aging/
**Parent**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/degree-programs/undergraduate_index/

*for the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Minor in Aging*

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The Interdisciplinary Minor in Aging provides students with the opportunity to study aging as it relates to health, communication, development and activity. The minor is offered through the College of Applied Health Sciences. There are no prerequisites for the minor. Minors should be declared by filling out the intent to [pursue a minor form](https://ahs.illinois.edu/undergrad-declare-minor).

*for the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Minor in Aging*

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Course List

     | Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Required Courses | | 9 |
| IHLT 240, Health and Aging Policy | |  |
| CHLH 404 |  |  |
| [PSYC 361](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=PSYC%20361 "PSYC 361") | The Psychology of Aging |  |
| Additional aging-related courses chosen from the following list: | | 9 |
| KIN 459 |  |  |
| [SOCW 240](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=SOCW%20240 "SOCW 240") | Death & Dying |  |
| [SOCW 315](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=SOCW%20315 "SOCW 315") | Social Work Services for Older Adults |  |
| CHLH 494 | (Special Topics courses must include aging-related content and be approved by the Aging minor advisor) |  |
| [RST 316](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=RST%20316 "RST 316") | Human Development and Recreation, Sport and Tourism |  |
| [RST 335](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=RST%20335 "RST 335") | Leisure and Consumer Culture |  |
| [SHS 271](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=SHS%20271 "SHS 271") | Communication and Aging |  |
| KIN 386 |  |  |
| [EPSY 407](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=EPSY%20407 "EPSY 407") | Adult Learning and Development |  |
| [UP 340](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=UP%20340 "UP 340") | Planning for Healthy Cities |  |
| Students may also earn elective credit by participating in an aging-related internship or independent study that is also pre-approved by the advisor for the minor. Minor modification forms should be filled out if you are requesting to use an independent study or internship. Forms can be found at <http://provost.illinois.edu/files/2017/01/Minor-Modification-Form.pdf>. | |  |
| Total Hours | | 18 |

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## **Programs in Health and Kinesiology**

### Undergraduate Programs

- Majors
  - [Community Health, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/community-health-bs/)
    - optional concentrations
      - [Community Health: Health Education, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/community-health-bs/health-education-promotion/)
      - [Community Health: Health Planning & Administration, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/community-health-bs/health-planning-administration/)
      - [Community Health: Rehabilitation & Disability Studies, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/community-health-bs/rehabilitation-studies/)
  - [Kinesiology, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/kinesiology-bs/)
    - optional concentrations
      - [Kinesiology: Teacher Certification, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/kinesiology-bs/teacher-certification/)
  - [Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/interdisciplinary-health-sciences-bs/)
    - optional concentrations
      - [Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Health & Aging, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/interdisciplinary-health-sciences-bs/health-aging/)
      - [Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Heath Behavior Change, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/interdisciplinary-health-sciences-bs/health-behavior-change/)
      - [Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Health Diversity, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/interdisciplinary-health-sciences-bs/health-diversity/)
      - [Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Health Technology, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/interdisciplinary-health-sciences-bs/health-technology/)
- Minors
  - [Disability Studies](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/minors/disability-studies/)
  - [Health Administration](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/minors/health-administration/)
  - [Health Technology, Interdisciplinary](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/minors/interdisciplinary-health-technology/)
  - [Interdisciplinary Aging](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/minors/aging/)
  - [Kinesiology](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/minors/kinesiology/)
  - [Public Health](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/minors/public-health/)
- Joint Programs
  - [Community Health, BS and Public Health, MPH](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/community-health-bs-public-health-mph/)
  - [Community Health, BS and Epidemiology, MPH](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/community-health-bs-epidemiology-mph/)
  - [Kinesiology, BS and Public Health, MPH](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/kinesiology-bs-public-health-mph/)
  - [Kinesiology, BS and Epidemiology, MPH](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/kinesiology-bs-epidemiology-mph/)
  - [Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, BS and Public Health, MPH](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/interdisciplinary-health-sciences-bs-public-health-mph/)
  - [Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, BS and Epidemiology, MPH](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/interdisciplinary-health-sciences-bs-epidemiology-mph/)

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### Graduate Programs

- Majors
  - [Community Health, MS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/community-health-ms/)
  - [Community Health, PhD](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/community-health-phd/)
  - [Epidemiology, MPH](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/epidemiology-mph/)
  - [Health Administration, MHA](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/health-administration-mha/)
  - [Health Technology, MS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/health-technology-ms/)
  - [Kinesiology, MS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/kinesiology-ms/)
  - [Kinesiology, PhD](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/kinesiology-phd/)
  - [Public Health, MPH](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/public-health-mph/)
- Joint Programs
  - [Public Health, MPH & Community Health, PhD](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/joint-degree/public-health-mph-community-health-phd/)
  - [Public Health, MPH & Food Science & Human Nutrition, PhD](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/aces_ahs/joint-degree/food-science-human-nutrition-phd-public-health-mph/)
  - [Public Health, MPH & Kinesiology, PhD](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/joint-degree/public-health-mph-kinesiology-phd/)
  - [Public Health, MPH & Nutritional Science, PhD](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/aces_ahs/nutritional-science-phd-public-health-mph/)
  - [Public Health, MPH & Social Work, PhD](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs_socw/joint-degree/public-health-mph-social-work-phd/)
  - [Public Health, MPH & Urban Planning, MUP](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs_faa/joint-degree/public-health-mph-urban-planning-mup/)

*for the Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Minor in Aging*

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## **Department of Health and Kinesiology**

[Department of Health and Kinesiology website](https://ahs.illinois.edu/kch-home)

## **Interdisciplinary Health Sciences**

[Interdisciplinary Health Sciences website](http://ihealth.illinois.edu/)\
[Interdisciplinary Health Sciences faculty](https://ahs.illinois.edu/ihealth-directory)

## **College of Applied Health Sciences**

[Applied Health Sciences College Catalog page](https://catalog.illinois.edu/schools/ahs/academic-units/)\
[Applied Health Sciences College website](http://www.ahs.illinois.edu/)

To declare the minor or ask questions about the requirements, please contact:\
Dr. [Andiara Schwingel](mailto:andiara@illinois.edu), [Dr. Whitney Wolff](mailto:wolffw@illinois.edu), or [Staci Baxley](mailto:slsears@illinois.edu); 217-333-2307.