Details: Aging Studies, Minor

Aging Studies

Program type: Minor

Wichita State University's minor in aging studies provides essential knowledge about aging and the unique needs of older adults. You'll gain the insight and understanding needed to support and advocate for the aging population in both professional and community settings. The minor complements a wide range of majors and is especially valuable for students pursuing careers in health care, social services, business, public policy and other related fields.

Learn how aging studies is the right fit for you.

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  • Applied learning at Wichita State

    At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

  • Admission to the program

    To take courses in the College of Health Professions, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

    For WSU's admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

Highly trained graduate, practicum and undergraduate internship students are using their skills to lead exercise classes for older adults in the community.

Inside the Program

Older adults benefit from student-led exercise classes through Wichita State

Highly trained graduate, practicum and undergraduate internship students are using their skills to lead exercise classes for older adults in the community.

The program is called WellREP and is an evidence-based, progressive exercise class specially designed for older adults.  

More than 150 older adults are served at 10 locations in the Wichita area.

  • Curriculum

    The minor in aging studies requires 12 credit hours. You'll begin with foundational courses in aging studies and then choose 9 additional credit hours from a range of topics related to the study of aging. 

  • Careers

    The increasing aging population affects all areas of society from medical care to social and community services. The broad-scale effects touch the lives of every living person. A minor in aging studies helps you to address policy and well-being of older adults to protect their interests.

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