Northern Illinois University

Gerontology Program

About the Program

Explore Gerontology at Northern Illinois University! For more information on career options in the study of health and aging, visit www.careersinaging.com/careersinaging

Whatever your gerontology needs and interests, you will find NIU Gerontology a valuable resource. For career-development, Gerontology offers an undergraduate minor, and undergraduate certificate, and a graduate certificate. Also, Gerontology is licensed as an approved nursing home administrator continuing education sponsor by the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.

Gerontology faculty associates specialize in such core academic areas as Allied Health, Communicative Disorders, Family, Consumer, and Nutrition Sciences, Kinesiology and Physical Education, Nursing, Psychology, and Sociology. Together, the faculty associates provide an important, growing educational contribution for everyone concerned with enhancing the well-being of elderly citizens and their families in the Northern Illinois area and across the country.

To learn more about Gerontology at Northern Illinois University and how it can help you achieve your educational goals explore this web site. For further information, contact:

John F. Stolte, Ph.D
Program Director
815-753-0041
jfstolte@niu.edu