Program Objectives

The primary objective of this program is to increase the number and competency of persons working with older adults, their families and their communities.  The bachelor's degree is a career-oriented course of study that can accommodate both full- and part-time students, students with or without professional experience and incoming freshmen and transfer students. 1 20 semester credits are required for the degree, including 42 credits of gerontology coursework.  Students do 9 - 15 credits of internship work in an agency or facility serving older adults.