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Gerontology Interdisciplinary Minor

The Gerontology Interdisciplinary minor focuses on the impacts of age on society and the impacts of age on the psychological, physical, social and economic experiences of individuals. A minor in gerontology complements any discipline by providing students with expertise in the aging experience relative to their major area of study. 

Courses and Curriculum

Students with minors in gerontology can work in a variety of positions:

  • State Government or the nonprofit sector
  • As geriatric social workers, a geriatric nurses, geriatric physical or occupational therapists or many other health professions focusing on later life
  • Design and implement recreational programs for older adults
  • Work in public health designing and implementing prevention programs for older adults
  • Work in senior housing or a senior living community
  • Assist with retirement planning, marketing to older adults or many other business positions focusing on later life

Last updated: 7/29/2022

Contact Information

Center for Social Gerontology

Dr. Adrienne L. Cohen
1360 Southern Drive
Carroll Building room #1019
Georgia Southern University
Phone: 912-478-5012
Fax: 912-478-0703
email: acohen@georgiasouthern.edu

Mission

The Center for Social Gerontology (CSG) is a cross-disciplinary collaborative center whose mission is to seek to make a positive difference in the lives of aging persons and their families and communities through increasing awareness of as well as fostering and supporting the needs and activities of a diverse older adult population at multiple levels.

Center for Social Gerontology • 912-478-5012 • acohen@georgiasouthern.edu