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An area of concentration in Gerontology prepares you to work with aging adults, healthy or ill, and their families. You will study the human aging process and the biological, behavioral, and social changes associated with aging, along with the services that assist in the aging process.

Concentration Requirements (Blocks 1 & 2)* 30 hours
GERO 2000 Introduction to Gerontology 3 hours
GERO 4460 Psychology of Adult Development and Aging 3 hours
GERO 4670 Programs and Services for the Elderly or GERO 3000 Community Resources 3 hours
Additional 21 hours from the Department of Gerontology (GERO) 21 hours
Students pursuing Gerontology online should select 21 hours from these courses

* Must include at least 12 hours of upper level credit completed at UNO

A minimum of 120 hours are required for the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies degree. A complete list of degree requirements can be found here.


An optional Allied Field of up to 9 hours may be taken from one of the following departments:

  • Public Administration
  • Social Work
  • Transferable Nursing coursework

A Certificate in Gerontology may be completed as part of Gerontology Concentration coursework. The Gerontology Certificate requires a total of 18 hours (15 hours in GERO coursework based on career objectives and interest areas and 3 hours of GERO 4940 Practicum). Courses taken may satisfy requirements for both the concentration and certificate.

If a student chooses to complete the Certificate in Gerontology as part of the BMS degree, they must also be admitted to the Certificate in Gerontology program. Please contact the Gerontology Advisor, Heather Ford at hford@unomaha.edu or 402.554.2114 for application process and course selection information.


Students with an area of concentration in Gerontology may find careers in:
• Healthcare
• Retirement Communities
• Human Services
• Counseling
• Community Centers
• Public Policy
• Education
• Research
• Government Administration

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