About
Gerontology
The
major in gerontology emphasizes three main areas reflecting
the field's career options: social policy, advocacy and
direct service. The Gerontology curriculum is designed to
help professionals and others
interested in the field to augment their credentials, while
providing valuable learning experiences in the field of
Gerontology for those who want to pursue rewarding careers
built around issues of aging and public service. Whether
it be in administration, management, direct care, advocacy,
or peer support, our graduates have achieved high levels
of accomplishment and assumed award-winning roles in their
communities and professions. Some have won public recognition
for dedication and service to their communities - a Neighborhood
Crime Watch Senior Citizen of the Year award, and an AARP
Andrus Award for Community Service serve as examples of
this kind of recognition. Others have found professional
fulfillment with such organizations as: area agencies on
aging, assisted living and long-term care facilities, and
local councils on aging.
In
addition to the undergraduate degree program in Gerontology,
CPCS offers the widely respected Manning Certificate Program
in Gerontology. This program provides basic training for
volunteer, advocacy and professional opportunities within
the field, as well as a logical entry path to undergraduate
degree study. For more information, please contact Mary
St. Jean at Mary.Stjean@umb.edu
or 617-287-7330.
Please
also refer to UMASS Boston's Gerontology
Institute
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