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Gerontology Program in Pennsylvania
With a gerontology minor from Messiah University, prepare to gain valuable skills that will enable you to effectively work with and care for older adults in various professional settings.
Study Gerontology at a Christian University
The gerontology minor, designed for students in all majors, will equip you with knowledge, skills and abilities that are invaluable when working with older adults. You’ll take classes on psychological, social, biological and nutritional issues related to aging to prepare to work with older adults. A required practicum or internship gives you a head start on hands-on experience.
- Researcher
- Long-term care facility employee
- Caseworker
- Estate planner
- Activities coordinator
- Advocate
- Area agency on aging employee
Programs related to Gerontology
In the Gerontology program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.
Course options for Gerontology:
Gerontology Minor
Careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of this program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
95% of the Class of 2024 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
MEET ALUMNI FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE
Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.