Gerontology is a multi-disciplinary approach to every aspect
of human functioning in the later years.
Courses in Nazareth’s
Gerontology minor draw upon disciplines such as the social science humanities,
and natural sciences, with a perspective that reflects the complexity of the
environments within which individuals age.
Part of Nazareth’s
Health Professions consortium, the Gerontology minor is multi-disciplinary and
consists of 18 credit hours. Students
can combine a minor in Gerontology with coursework in any department, such as
Social Work, Psychology, Physical Therapy, Music Therapy, Pre-Med,
Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing, or Business. Nazareth’s program
in Gerontology prepares
students for entry into the workforce, or for further study at the
post-graduate level.
Students with a Gerontology
minor and an overall grade point average of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale may
become members of Nazareth’s
Alpha Lambda Chapter of Sigma Phi Omega, the national academic honor and
professional society in gerontology.
There are excellent career opportunities in
gerontology, which is among the most rapidly growing employment areas. America is quickly changing from a
young nation to a society of older adults.
A career in gerontology also offers many opportunities to work with culturally
and ethnically diverse clients and co-workers in a variety of settings. Graduates may take on leadership roles as
practitioners or managers of programs focusing on older persons or apply their
knowledge and expertise to concerns in their communities and personal
lives. Nazareth’s Gerontology program also enhances
learning in other disciplines and provides a strong background for entrance
into graduate school.
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