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 2022 Course Offerings
| Core Courses | Supportive Courses |
| HED 473: Health Aspects of Aging | ESS 443: Fitness Across the Lifespan |
| PSY 358: Adulthood and Aging | HED 320: U.S. Health Care System |
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PSY/SOC 422: Death, Dying and Bereavement |
PSY 434: Clinical Neuropsychology |
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| RTH 329: Diagnostic Groups in Therapeutic Recreation | |
| SOC 325: Sociology of Mental Illness | |
| PSY 491: Dementia | |
Please contact us for approval for supportive course credit if you have a gerontology-related internship.
Upcoming Events
Gerontology events are postponed during the COVID-19 response, so please check back in the future.