Welcome to Gerontology at UNC Charlotte!

The Gerontology Program at UNC Charlotte began in the mid-80s and includes students and faculty from many disciplines.  We offer an undergraduate Gerontology Minor, a concentration in the Interdisciplinary Studies Major, 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.  Read more >>

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Cynthia Hancock, Ph.D.

Gerontology Program Director
Teaching Professor, Sociology

460E Fretwell | Department of Sociology 

chancock@charlotte.edu 

Recent News

Administration Career Panel hosted by the Gerontology Student Organization
Posted on October 14, 2020

Please join us via Zoom to hear from three of our community partners who work in administrative roles.

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Dr. Candace Brown, Assistant Professor of Gerontology, in the news!
Posted on October 8, 2020

Dr. Candace Brown, Assistant Professor of Gerontology was quoted in the following article on COVID-19 and older adults: https://qz.com/1913864/what-are-covid-19s-long-term-effects-on-older-adults-like-trump/ https://qz.com/1913864/what-are-covid-19s-long-term-effects-on-older-adults-like…

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Non-Profit Career Panel hosted by the Gerontology Student Organization
Posted on September 17, 2020

Please join us via Zoom to hear from four of our non-profit community partners!

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Meck60+ Needs Assessment and Recommendations
Posted on August 5, 2020

Thanks to our partners at Southminster for this important research: https://publications.southminster.org/books/pbyk/?blm_aid=26946#p=6 Recommendations by lead researcher, Dr. Julian Montoro-Rodriguez, can be found here: https://health.charlotte.edu/news/2020-08-05/comprehensive-report-offers-guidance-needs-area-seniors

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Check out our Student Organization and get involved!
Posted on August 3, 2020

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Social Gerontologist Learns Lessons from her Octogenarian Mother and COVID-19 Isolation
Posted on July 4, 2020

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