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 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 >>

Cynthia Hancock, Ph.D.

Gerontology Program Director
Teaching Professor, Sociology

460E Fretwell | Department of Sociology 

chancock@charlotte.edu 

Recent News

Congratulations to all of our graduating students, honor society inductees, and scholarship winners! And a very special thank you to our community partners, faculty mentors, and student leaders. Please view our end-of-year slides here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qDKUPuCgDlXos4Vrzcu-XvDQcRritVxf/view?usp=sharing

The Gerontological Society of America has many resources related to COVID-19. You can find them here: https://www.geron.org/programs-services/covid-19-updates

The health and safety of students, faculty, staff and community friends remains UNC Charlotte’s top priority. The University has been monitoring the rapidly evolving situation around coronavirus (COVID-19) and has been working in close collaboration with local and state resources. After careful thought and consideration, UNC Charlotte has decided to move instruction online. This was […]

Our new Gerontology Graduate Certificate curriculum rolls out this fall! This opportunity is perfect as a stand-alone option, with another graduate degree, or as a gap-year program. You can even begin early as an undergraduate. Find the new curriculum here: https://catalog.charlotte.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=28&poid=7454&returnto=2699 Fine Early Entry information here: https://gradadmissions.charlotte.edu/admissions/early-entry Apply here: https://gradadmissions.charlotte.edu/apply

We are excited to share our revised Gerontology Minor Curriculum. We have two new classes: Minorities and Aging as well as Healthcare Policy. The new 2020 Fall Catalog can be found here: https://catalog.charlotte.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=27&poid=6859&returnto=2441