Overview

The Gerontology Center at UMass Dartmouth is a multi-disciplinary unit dedicated to the development and maintenance of programs in the field of Gerontology. The Gerontology Center builds bridges between research and teaching by training students in Gerontology and by conducting university and community-based educational programs and research.

Gerontology Center programs emphasize positive attitudes about aging and the aged, analyze the impact of society on the aging process, and examine the effect the elderly have on the culture. Participants in the programs more fully understand aging as it pertains to their own lives.

A specialization in Gerontology provides students the knowledge and expertise they need to work in many social service and health-related environments.  They are equipped to deal with aging processes and promote healthy and active living.

 Last Updated On: 1/11/06