Department of Gerontology
The Courage to Care
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By 2020, 77 million people will be 60 and older in the U.S. Are you ready? The UNO Gerontology Department offers educational paths right for you. Learn more
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Registration now open for Aging with Passion and Purpose conference. Learn more
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Thank you AARP Nebraska for having The CourAGE to Care! Check out the resources and events being offered you can participate in. Learn more
Since 1972, the Department of Gerontology at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) has been educating students about aging issues. Students and faculty use a multidisciplinary approach to discover the many issues and opportunities facing our world’s rapidly increasing aging population, including independence, health changes and end-of-life planning.
Now, more than ever, our society is daring to pull back the curtain and shine a light on this final phase of life. Call it compassion. Call it sensitivity. Or just call it Gerontology. It’s more than just studying a phase of life. It’s a way of life.
Programming is available in Omaha, Lincoln, and Online. Education paths include a certificate or minor, a BS, MA or PhD in Gerontology. If you have the courage to care, we have on campus and online options to help you develop as a professional to work in this field of the future.
Undergraduate:
Graduate:
- Certificate
- Certificate with a concentration in Interior Design
- Master of Arts in Social Gerontology (non-thesis track)
- Master of Arts in Social Gerontology (thesis track)
- Dual Program in Gerontology & Law
- PhD in Gerontology
Pioneers in the Field of Gerontology
The department conducts relevant research in conjunction with local and federal agencies that serve the public and its changing needs. Research areas include end-of-life planning, aging prisoners, resiliency and public policy.
Practical Learning in the Omaha Metro Area
Practicums allow our students a chance to gain real-life experience working with aging adults and their families. Several of our courses offer service-learning opportunities that extend the study of gerontology beyond the classroom.
Leading Provider of Gerontology Education in Nebraska
Housed in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) building on the UNO campus and in 310 Nebraska Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) campus, the Department of Gerontology is a proven, valuable campus resource and the primary provider of gerontology education in the university system.
Announcements
- Registration now open! March 19, 2019. Aging with Passion & Purpose.
- Begin With the End in Mind Lecture Series - March 15. Free to Attend!
- Coming Fall 2019 - Online Bachelor of Science in Gerontology!
- View UNO and UNL Summer and Fall 2019 course offerings.
- Aged 19-110 Needed for New Research Study - Compensation for Participation
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Contact Us
- Omaha
- 6001 Dodge Street, 211 CPACS
- Omaha, Nebraska 68182-0202
- UNO Phone: 402.554.2272
- UNO Fax: 402.554.2317
- Lincoln
- 901 N 17 St, 310 Nebraska Hall
- Lincoln, NE 68588-0562
- UNL Phone: 402.472.0754
- Department Email: unogero@unomaha.edu
Why choose UNO?
My name is Kimberly Lusk and I am very grateful to have graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a certificate in Gerontology. When my family got orders to move to another state, I was faced with finishing my education at UNO online. This was difficult but the wonderful advisors and professors of the gerontology department made the transition to fully online easy and smooth. I have always had an affinity toward older adults, my grandfather was my best friend growing up and even though I was young when he got very sick, I would do all I could to help keep his spirits high. I would also help my grandma and mom take care of him, at least when they would let me help.
Through the gerontology department I have not only met some of the best professors I have ever had the pleasure to meet but I have strengthened my passion for older adults. The practicum was absolutely my favorite part, it is not only priceless experience in the field but it is a heartwarming experience as you build relationships with many different adults that have experience and wisdom to share.
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