Gerontology

In addition to meeting the requirements for the first major, the following Gerontology requirements must be completed.

ID 7053
HDFS 723Foundations in Integrative Aging Studies3
or HDFS 725 Socioemotional and Cognitive Well-being throughout Adulthood
HDFS 760Aging Policy and Advocacy3
EDUC 851Adult Learning3
or EDUC 853 Instructional Methods for Adult Learners
PSYC 671The Psychology Of Aging3
or SOC 640 Sociology Of Aging
or SOC 641 Death and Dying

Other Requirements:

  • Dissertation on a Gerontology-related topic.
  • Committee chair from the home department.
  • At least two committee members from the approved Gerontology faculty list, one who must be from the home program area.

Susan Ray-Degges, Ph.D., Program Coordinator
School of Design, Architecture and Art

Sherri Stastny, Ph.D.
Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science

Ryan McGrath, Ph.D.
Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science

Elizabeth Gilblom, Ph.D.
School of Education

Melissa O’Connor, Ph.D.
Human Development and Family Science

Heather Fuller, Ph.D.
Human Development and Family Science