The Department of Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Gerontology coordinates an interdisciplinary minor in social gerontology. Through this minor, students learn about the aging process, services for the elderly and techniques for working with the elderly. The 21-hour minor in social gerontology combines course work in several disciplines including sociology, social work, psychology, and therapeutic recreation. A minor in gerontology provides students with the background they need to provide services to older people. Of the 21 hours, 12 hours are required and 9 hours are chosen from a list of limited electives. Six hours must be upper-level courses completed in residence at Murray State University.