Through the Interdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology students will explore issues and topics related to aging in today’s society. Students will benefit from a broad knowledge base drawn from a selection of courses from departments across the university including the social and natural sciences and humanities. Gerontology incorporates an understanding of psychological, social, and biological changes across the lifespan and their effect on policy and the economy. The Gerontology minor will prepare students interested in working directly with older adults and their caregivers through their major field of study (e.g. nursing, occupational therapy) as well as those interested in policy, community services, human services, and business.

Students must take the 4 required courses and 2 electives. At least 1 course must be at 300-level or higher. 

***A single semester of UR 142/242, UR 315, & PS 400/SO 410/UR 450 can only be used to fulfill either the experiential learning requirement or an elective. Students can opt to take UR 142/242 or PS 400/SO 410/UR 450 more than once to fulfil more than 1 requirement.

As an interdisciplinary program, Gerontology Studies draws faculty from multiple disciplines across the campus. Each faculty member's information can be found at the respective department that offers each of the courses. 

Any students with questions, please contact the Chair of Interdisciplinary Studies, Dr. Aldo Garcia Guevara at aguevara@worcester.edu or Dr. Nicole Rosa at nrosa@worcester.edu.