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 >>

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

This is the time of year for celebrations and we are thrilled to congratulate our newest graduates from the MA, Certificate, and Minor as well as our most recently inducted Honor Society Member! We look forward to hearing about your next steps and your contributions to the world of aging services and the field of […]