Careers in Gerontology

Pairing your degree with a minor or certificate in gerontology and/or a certificate in leadership in aging services will help to prepare you for a career in the aging services industry.

Skilled Nursing Care Facility

• Assistant administrator
• Director of nursing
• Nurse case manager
• Nursing shift supervisor
• Post-acute rehabilitation PT, SLP
• Health and wellness instructor
• Registered dietitian
• Social services designee
• Admissions coordinator
• Life enrichment coordinator

Continuing Care Retirement Community/Assisted Living Community

• Executive director
• Wellness clinic nurse
• Dining services supervisor
• Sales/admission coordinator

Senior Social Services Agency

• Senior ombudsman
• Senior services community caseworker
• Intake coordinator

Home Care/Hospice Agency

• RN case manager
• RN admissions/intake coordinator
• Staffing scheduler/coordinator

Senior Center

• Director
• Activities coordinator

Mental Health

• Coordinator/specialist for day care program
• Psychiatric social worker
• Psychiatrist
• Psychologist

Nutrition

• Dietitian
• Instructor of nutrition

Product/Service Consumption

• Financial planning consultant
• Travel agent/tour guide

Recreation/Social Activities

• Activities specialist
• Senior center director