Sanford Center for Aging/Gerontology

Sanford Center for Aging
Center for Molecular Medicine Building
(775) 784-6824

Gerontology, the study of aging and older adults, is a dynamic, interdisciplinary field that prepares students for a variety of careers in one of the largest growing areas in the 21st century workplace. Health care, social services, public health, nutrition, business, journalism, law, engineering, architecture, government affairs, as well as recreation and leisure services are just a few careers in which knowledge in gerontology is frequently desired. Our Gerontology Academic Program (GAP) provides up-to-date knowledge on the biological, physiological, communicative, psychological, social, and health aspects of aging. Through faculty advising that encourages critical thinking, service learning, research and innovation, student scholars are prepared to apply theoretical knowledge to practical, age-related issues and opportunities to support a growing population of older adults. 

For application, advisement and additional information please call (775) 784-6824, email gap@unr.edu or stop by the Sanford Center for Aging located in the Center for Molecular Medicine Building, Room 150. We invite you to visit our website at https://med.unr.edu/aging/academics/gap.