Department Information

GERONTOLOGY
GRADUATE INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM (GERO)

Contact Information:

Graduate Program in Gerontology The University of Arizona 1821 East Elm Street Tucson, AZ 85719

Phone: (520) 626-5804 Fax: (520) 626-5801 Email: geron@u.arizona.edu Web: Program Homepage

General Information:

GERO Course Descriptions

The Gerontology Graduate IDP is administered by the Graduate College.

Degrees, Majors, Minors, and Options:

Graduate Degree -- consult the Graduate Catalog or program office for details.

• Master of Science (M.S.)

Major and Degree

• Gerontology (M.S.)

Undergraduate Minor -- minors link to Minor Requirements Reports.

Minors available within the department are:

• Gerontology Minor

Certificate Program:

A certificate in gerontology is available.

Gerontology is a unit within the Arizona Center on Aging at The University of Arizona. As part of the Interdisciplinary Degree Programs, Gerontology is designed not only to offer its own degree programs, but also is designed to supplement the curriculum in other fields. 

Gerontology students often are working professionals.  To help them reach their educational goals the program offers many of its courses after hours through UA Extended University's Evening and Weekend Campus.

For more information contact the program office listed above.