老年医学
Gerontology, the study of aging, is dynamic and diverse, the interests and needs of an aging population are complex. Older people are concerned with a variety of subjects from social and financial issues to education and health care. In addition to understanding how seniors can maintain a healthy, active lifestyle, gerontologists are interested in issues such as learning, retirement, care giving, illness, employment, sexuality and coping strategies. The Department of Health Sciences offers undergraduate and certificate programs in the area of Gerontology, as well as the Master of Public Health and Master of Health Sciences graduate programs. Population aging is a worldwide phenomenon affecting both developed and developing nations, and theneed for a well-trained workforce to support the aging demographic is well-known. There is, as a result, tremendous opportunities in the fields of aging - for example, in health promotion, health care, policy, or research. Our Gerontology courses and programs will allow students to understand the needs and issues facing older adults, aging throughout the course of life, the impact of aging on populations and society, as well as the impact of society on people as they age. Students will understand the individual and societal influences on aging and their importance to health and well-being.