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Gerontology

The certificate in gerontology program offers students academic preparation and practical experience in the growing field of gerontology: knowledge about the aging process (physical, social, and psychological) throughout the life span; knowledge about current social and health policies, as well as programs developed to meet the increasing needs of older people; skills to work as a team member in an interdisciplinary setting designed to help older people; sensitivity about the values necessary to work with older people.

Department: 
Social Work

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Success Stories

Student Profile

Tower power

Social work major Rebekah Wyse calls study abroad trip to France experience of a lifetime
Rebekah Wyse decided to major in social work at Wright State so she could help others.
Faculty Profile

Special care

Wright State researchers use gaming app to study burnout among caregivers of dementia patients
The study, led by Wright State computer science and social work researchers, uses word games, apps and skin sensors.
Alumni Profile

Social nature

Wright State graduate student Eric North hopes to be social worker at hospital where he was treated for leukemia
Eric North feels like he can make the biggest difference by working as a social worker at Dayton Children’s Hospital.