What is Aging Studies?
The aging studies minor program provides students with a comprehensive understanding
of the challenges and opportunities associated with an aging population and prepares
them to contribute to the development of policies and programs that promote healthy
aging and enhance the quality of life for the elderly.
Graduates can pursue careers in a variety of fields, including healthcare, social
services, government, education, research, and advocacy. They may work as geriatricians,
social workers, policy analysts, program administrators or researchers, among other
roles.
Application Deadline
The University of Wyoming aims to provide easy access to undergraduate admission for
students, which is why they have a rolling basis for most undergraduate programs.
This allows students to apply at any time before the upcoming semester begins.
Background Check
Students seeking the minor in aging studies will be required to obtain a background
check. Please contact us for specific information.
Students must confirm their enrollment by May 1 for fall start dates if they wish to be considered for any scholarships or commitments awarded by UW.
Online Learning at UW
Adding an aging studies minor to your degree is a simple way to enhance both the value and marketability of your major. The University of Wyoming offers a fully online aging studies minor open to all undergraduate students. Explore key issues related to aging and build skills that are highly relevant to careers in healthcare, social services and other growing fields—all while completing your degree.
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What can you do with an aging studies minor?
A minor in aging studies complements any career path or major that works with the aging population. Graduates of the aging studies minor will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the aging process, identify the needs of the elderly, and develop programs and policies to meet those needs.
- Geropsychologist
- Gerontologist
- Pharmacist
- Nurse
- Social Worker
- Greener Paths
- Hospice of Laramie
- Ivinsion Memorial Hospital
Students in health sciences, psychology, social work, public health, sociology and related fields often benefit from an aging studies minor.
Absolutely! As the aging population grows, there is rising demand across many sectors for professionals with expertise in gerontology.
"Aging studies minor students are pre-med, pre-physician assistant, pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, nursing students, pharmacy students, social work students and more!"
