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The Gerontology Program

The St. Cloud State University Gerontology Program, a part of the School of Health and Human Services, 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.

More about Gerontology (pdf)

Consider the Possibilities

The Gerontology Program offers personalized attention and a range of academic and applied opportunities to provide students with an integrated perspective on aging. The program is designed to provide a knowledge base for students with a wide range of career and personal goals, including but not limited to: public policy and programs; retail consumer markets; health care; social services; banking and business; long term care; transportation and travel; international development; community planning and pursuit of an advanced graduate degree.

For an outline of the Program see Consider the Possibilities (pdf)

News and Announcements

Featured Gerontology Summer Course--Register before it is too late!

Summer Course Highlight

******Gerontology Summer 2012 Class Schedule*****

Sign up now --  Summer 2012 Classes begin May 14th!

Undergraduate Courses Gerontology


GERO 208 01 Introduction to Gerontology *
M T W TH 10:00-11:30 am
Date Range: Summer Block 1 5/14/12 through 6/19/12
GERO 444 01 Internship
Hours Arranged
Date Range: Summer Block 1&2 5/14/12 through 8/3/12
NURS 306 01 Nursing Care of Older Adults
T 9:30-11:30 am & 12:30-2:00 pm
Date Range: Summer Block 1 5/14/12 through 6/19/12
(only open to nursing students)
PSY 345 54 Psychology of Death and Dying

Online Course
Date Range: Summer Block 1&2 5/14/12 through 8/3/12
SOC 475 54 Sociology of Health and Illness
Online Course
Date Range: Summer Block 1&2 5/14/12 through 8/3/12
* can be used to meet Liberal Education/General Education

Graduate Courses Gerontology


CEEP 678 01 Introduction to Graduate Statistics
M T 10:30-12:00 PM
Date Range: Summer Block 1 5/14/12 through 6/19/12
GERO 644 01 Internship

Hours Arranged
Date Range: Summer Block 1&2 5/14/12 through 8/3/12
CEEP 678 01 Introduction to Graduate Statistics
M T 10:30-12:00 PM
Date Range: Summer Block 1 5/14/12 through 6/19/12

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Fall Semester Registration Now Open!

Fall 2012 Course Offerings Title

Ready to register for Fall Semester? Check out Gerontology Program course offerings today!

Click here for Undergraduate Course Offerings.

Click here for Graduate Program Course Offerings.

 

American Heart Association Heart Walk

SPO and Gero Club are participating in the 2012 St. Cloud Heart Walk on April 28. Click here to learn more about the Heart Walk and how you can support SPO and Gero Club!

 

Gerontology Times

A new issue of Gerontology Times just came out! Stay in touch with the Gerontology Program at St. Cloud State University, click here to see the newest issue!


Consider joining the Sigma Phi Omega and the Gerontology Club

Sigma Phi Omega, the National Honor and Professional Society for Gerontology, was formed in 1980 to recognize the excellence of those who study gerontology/aging. http://www.sigmaphiomega.org/

To Join or Renew your membership to Sigma Phi Omega, please click on the following:

SPO Membership Application and for Renewal 2010SPOMemberRenewalForm

 

New book by GERO Alumnist Komla Ocloo:

"Understanding the Needs of Elderly African Immigrants"

 

We are now on Facebook!

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Join us to stay up-to-date on events and activities of the Gerontology Program. You can find us by browsing "Gerontology Program - St. Cloud State University" or linking directly: Gerontology Program Facebook Page

Gerontology Alumni Survey

Are you an Gerontology Program alumnus? We would like to hear from you. Please complete the following survey, it will only take a few minutes of your time. Gerontology Alumni Survey

 

Contact Us:

Gerontology Program
School of Health and Human Services

360 Stewart Hall
720 4 th Avenue South
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud , MN 56301-4498
gerontology@stcloudstate.edu

Gerontology

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Phone: (320) 308-5224

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