Gerontology Concentration

The gerontology concentration is a multidisciplinary approach designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge about the aging process and the skills needed to work with older adult as well as understand the psychological, social, economic and health/medical issues that older adults face. Students will be prepared for direct service roles with seniors and their caregivers in nursing homes, geriatric health and mental health centers, hospice, hospitals and long-term-care facilities, multipurpose senior centers, senior citizen social services, and retirement communities.