Gerontology is concerned with gaining and applying knowledge about ALL aspects of aging.
It is, by nature, multidisciplinary. The objective of the Social Gerontology Program is the preparation of students for careers in the health sciences and other human service professions. Students who minor in Gerontology at the undergraduate level develop a specialization for which demand is increasing as older persons make up an ever larger proportion of the client population and their special needs and characteristics are recognized. A minor in Gerontology can also provide a useful specialization for students in most social science disciplines, in recreation, and in marketing and business management. This course will examine the basic concepts of aging and will provide students with knowledge necessary to make a decision regarding a career in the field of Gerontology.