The Gerontology Academic Program under the Sanford Center for Aging will host three lectures this spring on the subject of aging. This Brownbag Series will explore the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging. All lectures will take place on the Â鶹ӳ» campus in the Graduate Student Union Lounge (JCSU 301) inside the Joe Crowley Student Union at noon each day.
- : Haosen Sun, Ph.D.: Bridging the educational gap: The role of early book-rich environment and current social networks in protecting cognitive health and building cognitive reserves.
- : Yun taek Oh, Ph.D., MPP: Various Retirement Trajectories and Cognitive and Mental Health Outcomes.
- : Jessica Yurtinus, DPT, MS: Geri-Athletics: Exercise and Athletic Performance as We Age.
The Gerontology Academic Program's mission is to engage and serve the community and it strives to continually shape the future gerontological workforce through high-quality education. Gerontology, the study of aging and older adults, is a dynamic, interdisciplinary field exploring the biological, physiological, communicative, psychological, social and health aspects of aging.
The Gerontology Academic Program offers two academic programs:
- Minor in Gerontology: 18 credits
- Certificate in Gerontology: 24 credits
Scholarships are also available.
