The interdisciplinary gerontology program at Nazareth University is an immersive, experience-based program designed to prepare you for graduate work in aging and careers working with older adults. Combine a minor in gerontology with coursework from any department, such as communication sciences and disorders, social work, psychology, nursing, physical therapy, and music therapy.
You are encouraged to intern during one or two semesters at an aging services provider, hospital, or senior living community to supplement and reinforce learning through:
Nazareth students can take courses held weekly each spring and fall at St. John’s Meadows senior living community in Brighton, taught by Nazareth Professor David Steitz, Ph.D.
Nazareth students studying aging alongside elders, and together supporting community nonprofit organizations, were honored with an Outstanding Young People in Philanthropy award.