Gerontology, Minor

Program Overview

The Gerontology Program at UNC Charlotte prepares graduates for careers working with older adults. The program covers various aspects of gerontology, including biological, psychological, social, and cultural perspectives on aging. We are all aging every day and older adults are in every sector of society so gerontology studies are applicable to every career field. The Gerontology minor includes students and faculty from many disciplines across the University and the interdisciplinary nature of the program prepares students and professionals for their own aging experience as well as careers in a wide variety of settings.

Currently the program is sponsored jointly by the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences and the College of Health and Human Services and administratively supported by the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies. We offer an undergraduate gerontology minor, a gerontology concentration in the Interdisciplinary Studies B.A., and a graduate Certificate in Gerontology that can be completed while an undergraduate through the Early Entry program.

College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences

Program Contact

Cynthia Hancock, Ph.D.

Teaching Professor, Sociology, and Gerontology Program Director

chancock@charlotte.edu

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Gerontology, Minor at a Glance

The Minor in Gerontology is built around a core sequence of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary courses that are taught from a variety of different academic disciplines. This approach is designed to bring together information from multidisciplinary sources, integrate theoretical and applied concepts in gerontology, and communicate to students the need for an integrated approach to meeting the needs of all of us as we age. We also incorporate community based learning into our required courses so that students leave the minor with practical, hands-on experience.

delivery

Online, On-campus

start date

Rolling admissions

credit hours

18 credit hours

duration

Can typically be completed in three semesters depending on your major curriculum.

Inside the Gerontology Program at UNC Charlotte

Watch this video to discover how gerontology intersects with various aspects of our world, from healthcare and social services to policy and innovation. This video will also guide you through the exciting pathways available at UNC Charlotte, helping you take the first steps toward a rewarding career or deeper academic exploration in gerontology.

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