Bachelor Degree: Gerontology Degree and Programs

With America's baby boomers retiring, the health care industry is going to suffer a big hit as demand for care for the elderly increases. Gerontology is the study of aging, and if you have a kind heart, a patient demeanor, and disposition towards the care of others, it is a great time to earn a college degree in this in-demand discipline. College degrees in gerontology include classes in biology, psychology, and social work all focused on aging. Online education is available, which gives you the flexibility to earn your degree and begin your career training in your own time. Once you've completed your career training, a number of careers in gerontology are available to you--health and mental health care, leisure and recreation, research and communication, education, policy and administration, legal services, and housing--specifically for the elderly.