Gerontology is concerned with both successful aging and problems of aging.
The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education has information on careers in aging. Persons with knowledge and expertise in aging will be in demand in a variety of settings. The multidisciplinary minor in gerontology is intended to complement traditional academic majors such as Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Recreation, Economics, Biology, Community Health, Health Care Administration, Nutrition, Speech Therapy and Nursing. The minor program attracts both traditional students interested in pursuing careers in aging and non-traditional students who are working in the aging field. The minor prepares students to live and work in an aging society or to pursue graduate training in gerontology.