Baby Boomers have hit 60!
330 people turn 60 every hour in the US
Numbers of people 65 and older will more than double between 2000
and 2030
The number of people in Idaho who are 85 or older will increase by 160% between 2000 and 2030
Are You Ready?
Expand your understanding of aging issues and be
prepared to meet the needs of
family caregivers, service providers and older people!
Continuing Education for Professionals
Education Opportunities
Boise State University is proud to offer an Interdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology as well as a brand new Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Studies.
Gerontological Graduate Certificate Core Course Offered On-line!
The BSU Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Studies program offers Fundamentals of Aging on-line Fall Semester! Take advantage of this opportunity to begin preparing for the expanding need for professionals with advanced education in aging.
The postgraduate certificate in Gerontological Studies is an interdisciplinary program intended for students enrolled in any graduate degree program and for local professionals. A minimum of 18 credits is required for the completion of the Graduate Certificate.
Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies in Aging Now Available
Demand is growing for professionals knowledgeable about the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of the aging process. Students now have the opportunity to earn a Minor in Gerontology through structured, upper-division interdisciplinary studies administered by the BSU Dept. of Health Studies.
Coursework furnishes students with an excellent understanding of health and aging, as well as an understanding of the social welfare policy and program related to the older person.
Gerontology Minor 31-35 Credits
Fall Semester Offerings
Concepts of Biology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Biology of Aging
Health and Aging
General Psychology
Psychology of Aging
Introduction to Sociology
Gerontology Electives
For more information on either of these programs please click on the
corresponding buttons below.
Don't miss the "How to apply" and the "Minor requirements" buttons! For more information on graduate
programs at Boise State, please visit the Graduate College.
