About Us
Who We Are
The Gerontology Program at UNC Charlotte began in the mid-80s under the direction of Dr. Dena Shenk. The program includes students and faculty from many disciplines across the University. Currently the program is sponsored jointly by the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences and the College of Health and Human Services and supported by the Office of Interdisciplinary Studies. We offer an undergraduate gerontology minor, a gerontology concentration in the Interdisciplinary Studies BA, and a graduate Certificate in Gerontology.The multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of the program prepares students and professionals interested in specific careers in the field of Gerontology.
Where to Find Us
The Program Director is located in the Department of Sociology in 460F Fretwell. Other faculty are across campus in their home departments and can be located via our Affiliate Faculty tab. All affiliate faculty have committed to teaching our courses, research in the field, and mentoring gerontology students. If you are interested in becoming an affiliate faculty person, please reach out to the director for an application.
Keep up with us
Our website is kept up to date and is a great resource for events, curricula details, scholarship opportunities, giving opportunities, alumni profiles, and faculty contacts.
We share informal updates with our students, alumni, and friends on FaceBook. We welcome you to our group.
Our students post regularly to the student instagram cltgerontology