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Preparing future leaders for careers in aging.

Good results are the result of good planning. Every Gerontology student is encouraged to meet regularly with their academic advisor.

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Current undergraduate students may request an appointment with their advisor by using MavCONNECT.

Advisors are prepared to help you lay out a course plan that will lead you to meet your educational needs and goals. At a minimum, you should meet with your advisor once each semester to review your course plan and to make any necessary changes.

Additionally, your advisor is available to answer questions you may have about degree requirements, adding or dropping courses, transfer credits, course substitutions, and more.

Advisor for Doctoral and Graduate Minor Students:

Julie Blaskewicz Boron, Ph.D.
402.554.3391

Advisor for Master's and Graduate Certificate Students:

Lindsay Wilkinson, Ph.D.
402.554.4124

Advisors for Undergraduate Students:

Omaha Campus:
Heather Ford, M.A., C.D.P.
402.554.2114

Lincoln Campus:
Bede Bolin, M.S., M.A.
402.472.0756

Gerontology Scholarships

All scholarships are managed by a general application through UNO. Please visit UNO Financial Support & Scholarships to learn more about applying for scholarships.

Out of state students are encouraged to research the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) and the Metropolitan Advantage Program (MAP) for tuition discounts.

Frequently Used Resources

Academic Resources
  • Gerontology Academic Programs
  • Gerontology Course Offerings
  • Sigma Phi Omega - Gerontology Honor Society (For more information contact Dr. Lyn Holly)
  • Gerontology Program Database
  • Eldercare Resource Handbook
UNO Criss Library
  • Research Guide for Gerontology
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
  • Nursing Home Administrator: different types of licenses issued in Nebraska
  • Application Information Nursing Home Administrator
  • Administrator-in-Training OR Mentoring Training Program application

Explore Careers in Aging

  • Careers in Aging Flyer
  • Local Employers
  • Exploring Careers in Aging (American Psychological Association)
  • 101 Careers in Aging
  • Careers in Aging (Association for Gerontology in Higher Education)
  • National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
  • The Gerontological Society of America
  • Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE)

Job Search Websites

  • CareerLink - A general job search website
  • Indeed - A general job search website

Announcements

  • Looking for older caregivers for a research study.
  • Seeking caregivers for research studies on technology use.

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  • 6001 Dodge Street, 211 CPACS
  • Omaha, Nebraska 68182-0202
  • UNO Phone: 402.554.2272
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  • 901 N 17 St, 310 Nebraska Hall
  • Lincoln, NE 68588-0562
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