Objectives
The purpose of our programs is threefold:
1) To train qualified professionals to work in administrative, planning, service delivery and instructional and staff development positions in programs and services for elders at the national, state and local levels
2) To provide an opportunity for those studying in other disciplines, and whose work will encompass service to the aged, to integrate their own training with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the aging process and
3) To stimulate the design and execution of gerontological research across the multiple disciplines.
Click on any of the programs on the left menu to see more information.
M.S. Program
Degrees offered
Master of Science in Gerontology and Master of Science in Gerontology with a concentration in geriatric care management
- The program is flexible - create a plan around your schedule and your needs.
- Our Assisted Living Administration speciality area is the only NAB-accredited program in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Our students get jobs! We work with you one-on-one and connect students with jobs, so most are employed following graduation.
Contact us
Jennifer Pryor
Program Director
Email: pryorjm@vcu.edu
Dr. Tracey Gendron
Department Chair
Email: tlgendro@vcu.edu
Graduate Certificates
Degrees offered
The Graduate Certificate in Aging Studies is a post-baccalaureate graduate certificate program that can be completed on its own, or as part of a combined program outlined below.
The Department of Gerontology, in cooperation with other programs at the university, provides students interested in working with elders or in gerontological settings with the opportunity to complete the Certificate in Aging Studies while also completing requirements for other degree programs, including:
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)
Contact us
Jennifer Pryor
Program Director
Email: Email: pryorjm@vcu.edu
Dr. Tracey Gendron
Department Chair
Email: tlgendro@vcu.edu
Ph.D. Program
Degrees offered
The College of Health Professions offers a Ph.D. in Health Related Sciences. Within this interdisciplinary program, students can receive mentorship in their specific area such as Gerontology.
Contact us
Dr. Stacey Reynolds
Director of the Doctoral Program in Health Related Sciences
Email: reynoldsse3@vcu.edu