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• Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program

Catch the Age Wave - Now!

The field of aging is expected to be one of the fastest growing opportunities for career and job growth due to the demographic transitions in the western US and across the nation. The world's 65-and-older population is projected to triple by midcentury, from 516 million in 2009 to 1.53 billion in 2050, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In the United States, the population 65 and older will more than double by 2050, rising from 39 million today to 89 million. Utah is experiencing some of the fastest growth (% increase) in 65 and older population in the US (ranked 3rd) and 60 and older population (ranked 5th) 2007-2008. Please contact us about more information about career opportunities and a free information booklet or see http://www.careersinaging.com/careersinaging/.

Downloads

• Respite Services: Enhancing the Quality of Daily Life for Caregivers and Care Receivers (3rd Edition - September 2006)
• Aging Smart in Utah Sourcebook

Podcasts

The Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program is adding podcasts to their site on iTunesU Link here for more information on references and further information on podcasts topics

University of Utah Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program now on Facebook.

Gerontology identified in Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "hot" academic jobs of future.

About Our Program

Spring term 2010 Schedule of Classes   NEW!

Programs (certificate and MS degreee) are open to students from all academic disciplines and professions and serve to prepare the next generation of leaders for rewarding careers in the expanding field of aging.

Scott D. Wright, Ph.D. - Director
801-793-5752
scott.wright@hsc.utah.edu

Lara Kandolin, MS Degree Adacemic Advisor
801-585-6658
lara.kandolin@nurs.utah.edu

Mirela Rankovic, Certificate Program Advisor
801-793-5735
mirela.rankovic@nurs.utah.edu

The Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program administers educational offerings leading to the undergraduate and graduate certificates in gerontology and a Master's degree in gerontology. Certificates are fully available online. Federal grants have made the program a regional resource for those in the aging network. The primary areas of research are family care giving, intergenerational relationships, public policy, sustainable communities, safety and medication errors, and grief and bereavement. The Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program is affiliated with the University of Utah Center on Aging, the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) and Sigma Phi Omega (SPO).

 >>>NEW<<< Use the "Apply Yourself" web-based application process for Master's Degree students (please be sure you create an account if this will be your first time using the Apply Yourself application website).
click here to apply

 

Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program Graduation Ceremony 2009 with guest speaker Keith M. Woodwell, J.D. Director, Utah Division of Securities: 'Economic Security in an Aging Society'