Consortium Gerontology Studies Program

CGSP student works at his internship

Gerontology is the interdisciplinary study of aging.

Why choose a concentration in gerontology?

  • The field of gerontology is growing rapidly.
  • The Consortium Gerontology Studies Program (CGSP) has graduated over 500 students since 1980. Today, the majority of graduates work in the field of aging as researchers, executives, social workers and educators.
  • By the year 2030, one in every four persons will be over the age of 65!
  • Through the year 2012, there will be a great increase in the demand for professionals with a background in aging studies. (US Department of Labor Bureau of Statistics)
  • CGSP has over 30 community partners with over 70 internship opportunities.
  • CGSP offers peer-to-peer mentoring, a campus ambassador program, Sigma Phi Omega honor society, academic advising, annual and intercampus events, and research and community outreach opportunities.

The Consortium Gerontology Studies Program is a cooperative academic program of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc. The CGSP began in 1978 under the leadership of the late Dr. Rosalie Wolf. A true visionary, Dr. Wolf understood the need to educate a workforce and conduct research in aging to meet the demands of a growing aging population.

Consortium Gerontology Studies Program students from four Consortium colleges engage in the interdisciplinary study of aging and earn a Certificate in Gerontology along with their bachelor's degree. Students in the program work with dedicated faculty and have access to supportive internship and community partners. Core components include coursework, internships, and academic and career advising.

Director

Kelly Niles-Yokum, PhD - knilesyokum@cowc.org - 508.754.6829 ext. 3017

Participating Colleges Fallon Community Health Plan logo

 

Sponsor of the CGSP Distinguished Lecture Series