Adult Development and Aging

The Adult Development and Aging concentration focuses on the study of changes and constancies during adulthood and old age. Areas of study include physical, cognitive, and personality processes involved in aging as well as the role and status of the elderly. Family relationships are considered as factors in the lives of aging persons and as factors in providing care. For more information, visit the Department's Student Services Center in the Family Studies Building and get a copy of the full descriptions there.

Recommended Courses

Aging in American Society
Gender and Aging
Death, Dying, and Bereavement
Women, A Developmental Perspective
Family and Work
Issues in Human Sexuality
Parenthood
Supervised Field Experience

Career Opportunities

Direct and indirect social services to the elderly
Senior centers
Elderly housing
Health care
Family and community support systems
Education/retirement counseling
Community relations and education
Planning and policy

Career Opportunities for Individuals with a Bachelor of Arts Degree:

Gerontology Specialist
Direct Care Staff Supervisor
Day Service Program Coordinator
Senior Community Social Worker
Mental Health Case Worker
Family Outreach Caseworker
Case Manager
Elder Abuse Case Manager
Program Coordinator in Assisted Living Center
Patient Services Coordinator
Adult Attendant Care Coordinator
Mental Health Counselor
Program Coordinator for Adults with MR
Intervention Specialist
Direct Care Counselor
Community Education Specialist
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor
Disability Specialist
Community Support Specialist
Community Development Associate
Volunteer Coordinator
Research Assistant

For individuals seeking to obtain an Advanced Degree:

Clinical Psychologist
Family Therapist
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist