Offered as an Academic Concentration
People are living longer than ever before and globally, populations are aging as well. In the US, the population of older adults is becoming more diverse. With this demographic shift, Baby Boomers are living longer and as such, aging healthy, becomes an even more important topic. There has been an increase in the demand for qualified graduates with an aging studies background to pursue career opportunities to serve the growing aging population. In the Aging Studies concentration, students explore the aging process of various groups and populations. Physiological changes, stereotypes, social roles, economic and health issues are among the foundational topics examined in this concentration.
The Aging Studies concentration compliments any major. Students completing this concentration can also gain hands-on experiences through internships in organizations geared towards older populations, for example, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and continuing care retirement communities. There is also a high demand for graduates with aging population knowledge, and with an estimated 20% of the population being over the age of 65 by 2030 the is a great need for aging healthcare professionals.
Students taking this concentration are required to complete a minimum of 12 credit-hours of elective courses in aging and health.
Contact: Larry Gibbs, Chair – 541.552.6281 – gibbsl@sou.edu
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