BGSU Gerontology Program

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Small Class Sizes,

The average class size for upper level Gerontology classes is under 35 students, which allows students and faculty to interact on a more personal level. Faculty can provide more individualized attention to students and work to ensure that students are receiving the appropriate information they need for their goals.

Experiential Component

Students participate in volunteering, service learning, and a required practicum that provides an understanding of the needs of older adults and the services they require. There is a strong emphasis on helping older adults adapt to aging in positive ways, ever mindful of their uniqueness and their individual dignity.

Two Tracks of Study

As previously indicated, students can choose to pursue general gerontology or long-term care administration courses of study. Both tracks require the completion of a supervised field placement (i.e. internship).

Preparation for Long-term Care Licensure

Our program meets the standards set by the Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administration (BEHNA) in the state of Ohio, which enables the graduate to become a licensed administrator of a long-term care facility