Building Careers and Enriching Lives
We are so proud of all of our gerontology graduates (pictured here) who are currently working for the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging!
UNO is designated as an Age Friendly University!
Enjoy this interesting video featuring two UNL students discussing why they are studying Gerontology!
Have you been considering a degree or certificate in gerontology? We would love to have you join our department! Don't hesitate--apply now!
Learn more about the Gerontology Programs National Database.
Leading Provider of Gerontology Education in Nebraska
Since 1972, the Department of Gerontology at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) has been educating students about aging. 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.
The Department of Gerontology is a proven, valuable campus resource and the primary provider of gerontology education in the university system.
Programming is available in Omaha, Lincoln, and Online. Education paths include a certificate or minor, or a B.S., M.A., or Ph.D. 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.
Practical Learning
Completing a practicum enables our students 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.