Minor in Gerontology
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Program Description
In the next several decades, care of our aging seniors will become one of our nation’s most urgent social issues. The needs of older citizens require new interventions and have placed new and greater demands on current family and financial resources. Present and future caregiving responsibilities for the older adult challenge, and in some cases exhaust, individual, family and community social service resources. Greater attention must be directed toward the growing demands for our seniors. Students pursuing four-year degree programs of study in all disciplines may expand their professional competencies and increase their employment opportunities by obtaining a minor in Gerontology.
Vision Statement
To be the regionally recognized leader in gerontology and geriatric education.
Mission Statement
To prepare students to become compassionate and competent health and human service professionals who respect and honor diverse cultural practices and processes of aging, affirm aging through celebration and contribute to the reduction of gerontophobia.
Core Values
Compassion
Competence
Community Collaboration
Service
Diversity and Inclusion
Interdisciplinary and holistic education