Contact

ADDRESS: 283 EML Hall, NDSU Fargo ND 58105

TELEPHONE: (701) 231-8268 Dr.Jim Deal, Head

A minor in Gerontology at NDSU provides a program of study for students interested in a variety of careers that involve work with the elderly population. Students from a variety of majors such as Child Development and Family Science, Sociology, Psychology, Food and Nutrition, Nursing, Interior Design, and Education can benefit from training in Gerontology.

Career interests available would depend on the major or other training but include:

. Gerontology Education

. Dietitian for a Nursing Home

. Senior Activity Coordinator

. Designer/Architect of Housing Facilities

. Respite Care Provider

. Adult Day Care Services *

. Elderly Volunteer Services *

. Mental Health Services for Elderly Persons*

. Geriatric Nursing

. Social Service Programs for Elderly Persons*

. Long-term Care Administration *

. Corporate Health Planning

* for CDFS majors

Please see the Gerontology Minor Approval Form, available in 283 EML Hall

E-Mail: webmaster                   
Child Development and Family Science
College of Human Development and Education
Published by North Dakota State University
Phone: (701) 231-8268

Last updated December 2006