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 2025 Course Offerings
| Core Courses | Supportive Courses |
| If you need a core course this Fall to graduate, please email the gerontology co-chairs | ESS 443: Fitness across the Lifespan |
| HED 320: The U.S. Health Care System | |
| CST 336: Family Communication | |
| CST 339: Communication and Aging | |
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CST 354: Health Communication |
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PSY 422: Death, Dying, and Bereavement |
| PSY 495: Ethical Issues in Modern Healthcare, Senior seminar | |
| PSY 434: Clinical Neuropsychology | |
| 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.
