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Darlene Heian, M.L.S.
Program Director
221 White Hall

(315) 792-3309

Gerontology Programs at Utica College

School of Health Professions and Education  ♦  Undergraduate and Graduate Options

Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology

Utica College Bachelor of Arts Degree

UC's major in Gerontology combines extensive interdisciplinary study and research with participatory learning in the form of a required internship experience during the student's senior year. Drawing on such diverse areas as the sciences, anthropology, communication, psychology, health sciences, management, and more, the Bachelor of Arts program in Gerontology prepares you for career-track positions in:
  • Social services
  • Long-term care organizations
  • Government planning and administration
  • Medical facilities
  • Education and research
  • Congregate housing and assisted living facilities

... and other professional opportunities that demand a comprehensive understanding of the process of growth from middle age through later life.

Learn more:

  Health Professions Programs at Utica College