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

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 […]

Thank you to Brittany Kearney, MBA, MA of PACE for leading the information session. We hope to have another one this spring and all are welcome!

Please join us for a Dementia Friends Information Session on Campus November 14th from 4:00-5:00 in Barnard 244. Please refer to the flyer for details and RSVP information. We hope you can join us!

The Graduate Program in Gerontology is please to announce proposed updates to our Graduate Certificate. These changes are contingent on the curriculum approval process and can be found here. Should everything be approved, this curriculum should be available starting fall 2020. Additionally, we are creating interdisciplinary pathways with several graduate degrees on campus. These pathways […]

Help us enhance the lives of older adults by donating canned goods! All donations will benefit Friendship Trays of Charlotte. Boxes are located throughout the Union, Fretwell, and CHHS. Follow the Club/Society on instagram @uncc_gerontology

UNC Charlotte is holding its Graduate School Recruitment Fair on October 10th from 3:30-6:30 on campus. Come see what Gerontology and other graduate programs have to offer! More information can be found by clicking here.