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Get the education you need for success in this rapidly-growing field. As our population ages and people are living longer, opportunities abound for well-paying positions in an array of fields including policy analysis, senior housing management, and many more.
Objectives
The student who graduates with a major in gerontology will be able to:
- Describe and analyze the biological and psychosocial processes of aging.
- Analyze the impact of race, ethnicity, gender, and social class on the aging process.
- Identify and apply cross-cultural and international perspectives on aging.
- Identify services and programs available to older adults locally and nationally.
- Articulate and analyze the development of policies related to aging.
- Demonstrate the ability to access, interpret, and apply gerontological research findings.
- Apply interdisciplinary gerontological knowledge to work with older adults in one's chosen area of practice.
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