Graduate Certification Gerontology

at University of Illinois Springfield

The Gerontology Concentration at the University of Illinois Springfield is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of aging. It encompasses a range of topics including the psychological, biological, and social aspects of aging, as well as issues related to death, dying, and bereavement. This concentration is part of the Human Services Program and aims to prepare students for careers in aging-related fields by providing them with critical perspectives and practical skills.