该课程旨在为学生提供有关老年学的现有理论和研究的全面背景，课程管理的高级原则以及增强其专业知识的预科课程的准备。老年病学是一个历史悠久但仍在不断发展的领域，致力于探索全球衰老的复杂性并改善老年人的生活。在接下来的几十年中，美国65岁以上的人口规模将增加一倍，而职业将涉及老龄化领域的某些方面。老年病学是医疗保健行业中增长最快的领域，其在医学，专职医疗保健，设施和私人住宅中的长期护理以及预防性保健领域（如健身和保健，娱乐，休闲和退休住房）的预期工作增长。
Gerontology is the scientific study of the processes and phenomena of aging. The Gerontology Program’s mission is to improve the lives of middle-aged and older individuals; provide training, consultation and other services; and conduct research.The Gerontology Program is enhanced by the Gerontology Faculty Interest Group, the Center for Successful Aging, a DreamCatchers chapter, and a chapter of Sigma Phi Omega, a national Gerontology Honor Society open to students from all disciplines with an interest in aging. The Gerontology Certificate and Minor Programs were named Programs of Merit by the Academy of Gerontology in Higher Education. This program is designed to prepare students with a thorough background in existing theory and research in gerontology, advanced principles of program management, and enhanced baccalaureate preparation for their professional discipline.