Open to Gerontology Minor students only. Content area determined by student and faculty mentor, topic must have a major aging component. A proposal of work must be signed by both student and faculty mentor and given to the Gerontology Minor Coordinator for final approval. Proposals are filed in the student's declared major academic folder. Work may be completed over two semesters, especially if it involves thesis/internship work. Credits compensatory with work: 1 to 6.