Missouri State University
Psychology

Gerontology Undergraduate Program

Careers in Gerontology

Why study gerontology at
Missouri State?

  • Our program receives national and state recognition as a Program of Merit by the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education and as the only approved gerontology program by the Coordinating Board of Higher Education in Missouri.
  • Our small, student-centered program provides valuable faculty-student interaction and advising.
  • Our interdisciplinary program offers the opportunity to complete coursework in three other content areas, including psychology, communication and sociology.
  • Our graduates find work in a variety of industries serving the diverse and rapidly growing demographic of older adults.
  • Our students may receive a double-major of gerontology and psychology with no additional coursework, which increases marketability in the job search.

Aging is natural

Faculty in the gerontology program at Missouri State deliver a comprehensive applied and academic program focusing on the study of aging and age-related issues. This interdisciplinary program prepares you for work in diverse areas, including education, social services and business, and for further graduate studies.