Career Objectives

Variety is the best word to describe jobs in gerontology.  The bachelor's degree in Gerontology prepares students to pursue graduate education in gerontology or a related discipline or to work with older people in settings including :

• long-term care facilities
• retirement communities
• senior housing
• federal, state and local government offices on aging
• home health care agencies
• senior centers
• adult day services
• adult protective service agencies
• care management agencies
• business and industry
• leisure programs
• health promotion programs