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The Gerontology Program

The St. Cloud State University Gerontology Program, housed in the Department of Community Studies, is an interdisciplinary course of study providing students with an integrated perspective on aging and older adults. The program combines classroom instruction, service-learning, internships and other experiential activities in order to integrate current theory and practice in the field of aging. An undergraduate minor, a Master of Science degree, and a graduate certificate are offered.

What Is Gerontology?

Gerontology is the science that studies the process of aging in various dimensions: social, cultural, psychological, biological, demographic, political, legal, economic, educational, business and programmatic.

Gerontology Program Handout(pdf)
Gerontology Program Brochure (pdf)

News and Announcements

Fall 2009 Classes in Gerontology

Classes Begin August 24th

Undergraduate Courses

  GERO 208 01 Introduction to Gerontology - MWF - 10:00- 10:50 am

  GERO 208 02 Introduction to Gerontology - TH - 11:00 am- 12:15 pm

  GERO 405 01 Aging and Diversity - T - 5:00- 7:40 pm

  GERO 411 01 Aging Policy and Programs - TR - 3:30- 4:45 pm

  GERO 425 01 Dementia and Aging - MW - 3:00- 4:15 pm

  GERO 444 01 Internship - Hours Arranged

 

Graduate Courses

  GERO 505 01 Aging and Diversity - T - 5:00- 7:40 pm

  GERO 511 01 Aging Policy and Programs - TR - 3:30- 4:45 pm

  GERO 525 01 Dementia and Aging - MW - 3:00- 4:15 pm

  GERO 600 01 Advanced Research Methods - W - 5:00- 7:40 pm

  GERO 630 01 Aging and Community - M - 5:00- 7:40 pm

  GERO 644 01 Internship - Hours Arranged

  GERO 696 01 Practicum (Plan C) - Hours Arranged

  GERO 697 01 Starred Paper ( Plan B) - Hours Arranged

  GERO 699 01 Thesis ( Plan A) - Hours Arranged

 

Contact Us:

Gerontology Program
Department of Community Studies
365 Stewart Hall
720 4 th Avenue South
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud , MN 56301-4498
(320) 308-3947