Careers in Gerontology

Vocational Settings for Gerontology Specialists

• Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies
• Nursing & Residential Care Facilities
• Marketing Enterprises
• Community & Social Services Agencies
• Retirement Communities
• Research Institutions
• Hospitals
• Entrepreneurial Ventures
• Product Research & Development Firms

Gerontology-Related Professions

For Human Services Majors

• Senior Ombudsman (Advocate for Seniors)

• Elder Services Provider (Including Career Re-Entry Services)

• Social Services Liaison (Outreach to Clients and the Public)

For Psychology Majors

• Clinical Geropsychologist
• Rehabilitation Counselor
• Senior Mental Health Services Coordinator

For Sociology Majors

• Retirement Community Manager
• Caregiver Support Program Advisor
• Social Researcher in Gerontology

For Social Work Majors

• Aging and Adult Services Director
• Clinical Social Worker in Gerontology
• Geriatric Case Manager

For Business Majors

• Retirement Planning Advisor
• Market Research Analyst (Specializing in the Aging Population)
• Product Developer for the Senior Market

For Information Technology Majors

• Health Informatics and IT for Senior Care
• Product or User Experience (UX) Desinger (Devices and Acessibilty Specifically for Older Adults)
• Administrator for Senior Living Centers and Retirement Communiities
• Advocacy and Policy Roles for Technology-Aided Public Policy Solutions