UALR Gerontology

The Gerontology Program is housed in UALR's School of Social Work and focuses not only on the knowledge, values, and skills needed to work with aging individuals and their families, but also with the greater social issues that impact older adults. The Gerontology Program is multi-disciplinary and is designed to serve professionals in a range of occupations, including social workers, nurses, rehabilitation counselors, audiologists, physical and occupational therapists, administrators, health care workers, health educators, attorneys, as well as professionals from the business sector. Many courses are offered online or as hybrids with some face-to-face meeting.

The Gerontology Program offers a Graduate Certificate (18 credit hours) as well as elective courses in Gerontology. The Certificate is designed to provide professionals with knowledge of the biological, sociological, and psychological aspects of the aging process as well as an understanding of the social policies and services that respond to the needs of the older adult. The Gerontology Program interfaces with other graduate programs, allowing students to develop interdisciplinary skills to enhance careers in Gerontology. The curriculum includes classroom learning through face-to-face, hybrid and fully online course offerings as well as hands-on experiences that meet the personal needs of both public and private agencies.