Gerontology

Discover Your Dream Career in Aging

Career opportunities for students interested in working in the aging field are expanding! This is largely because people 65 years old and older are the fastest growing segment of the population. And, although there are a broad range of exciting career opportunities in aging, there are not enough professionals to keep pace with the growing demand.

• Do you enjoy interacting with older adults?
• Have older adults made a significant impact on your life?
• Do you value age-inclusivity and believe all ages have important roles in societies?
• Are you looking for a way to stand out professionally?
• Do you wonder about the biological, psychological, and social influences on aging?
• Are you interested in shaping policies that contribute to greater well-being?

An aging society means new opportunities across wide sectors including business, technology, travel, entertainment, design, urban planning, healthcare, and more. A career in aging can be pursued from different areas of study (e.g., psychology, health care, human development, cognitive science, engineering, law, business). An aging society means new opportunities across wide sectors including business, technology, travel, entertainment, design, urban planning, healthcare, and more. A career in aging can be pursued from different areas of study (e.g., psychology, health care, human development, cognitive science, engineering, law, business). 

What is Gerontology?

Gerontology is the interdisciplinary study of aging – understanding the individual and community aging process from the perspectives of multiple disciplines. Gerontology credentials are one way to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that will make you successful within this evolving aging landscape. 

At Central Connecticut State University, students can add an undergraduate gerontology minor or undergraduate gerontology certificate to their current plan of study. Expert faculty from a variety of departments across campus contribute to these programs. Students have the flexibility to tailor their learning to their specific career focus. 

Explore our website for more details on our programs and upcoming events. Contact the Gerontology Coordinator or any of our gerontology faculty to learn more about gerontology at Central