Gerontology
A page within Gerontology
Gerontology is a multidisciplinary field focused on the processes of aging in older adults.
The experience of aging is a rich process that begins at birth. Every individual undergoes changes in their social lives, cognitive health, emotional responses, and physical bodies as they develop. Gerontology takes advantage of the knowledge and skills from a broad range of disciplines to understand the aging process; provide better resources, products, and care to older adults; and prepare people for their own aging experiences.
We believe that supplementing your education with gerontology will be an asset to your future. Gerontology can be related to any major or interest – that is one of the great things about this area of study. If you don’t see a connection between your passion and the study of aging, give us the chance to help you find it!
Fall 2026 Course Offerings
| Core Courses | Supportive Courses |
| CHE 320: U.S. Healthcare System | |
| PSY 358: Adulthood and Aging | CST 336: Family Communication |
| CHE 473: Health Aspects of Aging | CST 354: Health Communication |
| ECO 350: Health Economics | |
| ESS 443: Fitness Across the Lifespan | |
| PHL 339: Medical Ethics | |
| PSY-SOC 422: Death, Dying, and Bereavement | |
| PSY 458: Dementia | |
| RGS 353: The Disability Experience in the Contemporary World | |
| RTH 229: Diagnostic Groups in Recreational Therapy |
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| RTH 452: Modality Preceptorship in Recreational Therapy II | |
| *If you are completing a gerontology related internship, or are taking a course not listed that has significant gerontology content, please contact us for credit to be considered. |
*Please contact us for approval for supportive course credit if you have a gerontology-related internship or a course with significant gerontology content not currently listed in the certificate offerings.
