The Aging Studies Program features a multidisciplinary approach to the study of gerontology and geriatric education. It provides a broad background in aging for students from colleges across the university, including business, dentistry, liberal arts and sciences, nursing, and pharmacy.

Employment opportunities and work settings in aging studies are growing. You’ll find career opportunities in agencies that serve the elderly, social services, retirement homes, long-term care facilities, hospitals, recreation departments, banks, industry, and health clubs.

Aging Studies Certificate

For the certificate in Aging Studies, which is open to students of all majors, you will take courses that focus primarily on older people; on the biological, psychological, social, and other aspects of the aging process; and on interventions that benefit older adults.

Review Aging Studies in the General Catalog for more details.

Aging Studies Minor

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