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Welcome
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.
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
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
Mark Your Calendar! Gero Club and SPO are planning a visit to the CentraCare Balance and Dizziness Center
The visit will take place on February 15th at 12:00 PM at the CentraCare Health Plaza. John Sipe from the Balance and Dizziness Center will be giving a tour and answering questions. If you would like to attend please email Jenny W. at wrje1001@stcloudstate.edu .
The Balance and Dizziness Center is located at the CentraCare Health Plaza off Hwy 15 behined Hennen's Furniture. You can park in the patient parking area for the River East entrance. Once inside, you can go straight past the Coborn's Cancer Center to the main hallway which will be on the right. Above the entrance to the main hallway is a sign directing you to Adult Rehabilitation. This is where the Balance and Dizziness program is located. The receptionist will direct you to the waiting area where John will meet us to give us the tour.
Join Gero Club and SPO in the American Heart Association St. Cloud Heart Walk!
The Gerontology Club and Sigma Phi Omega will be participating in the American Heart Association St. Cloud Heart Walk on April 28th, 2012 at the Centra Care Plaza. The walk starts at 8:50 and ends at 10:30. We will be walking that day, you can join us to walk, donate or participate in both.
Joining the Gerontology Club and Sigma Phi Omega team is simple and takes less than five minutes. For more information or to join the team click here or contact Katie N at noka0402@stcloudstate.edu.
You can follow along with the team's progress and watch us achieve our goals by clicking here .
The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health organization working to prevent, treat and defeat heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. These diseases, the Nation's No.1 and No.4 killers, claim more than 813,000 American lives a year. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Nordberg at noka0402@stcloudstate.edu
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******Spring 2012 Class Schedule*****
Sign up now -- Spring, 2012 Classes begin January 9th !
Spring 2012 Class Schedule
Broaden Your Horizon Spring 2012
BROADEN YOUR HORIZON Spring 2012
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*New book by GERO Alumnist Komla Ocloo: "Understanding the Needs of Elderly African Immigrants"
We are now on Facebook!
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
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