Gerontology majors
It is important to understand that employers hire people, not diplomas or degrees. As a student or graduate, the skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, work experiences, community activities, and/or co-op experiences, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions.
*Some positions may require further education as entrance requirements. For more information or to discuss, please see a Career Consultant.
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Administration
- Advocacy
- Community and Social Service Worker
- Corporate Health Planner
- Counsellor
- Fraud Prevention
- Geriatric Social Worker
- Health Educator
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Professor (College / University)
- Program Development
- Public Policy
- Recreational Assistant
- Rehabilitation Consultant
- Researcher (Aging)
- Respite Care Provider
- Senior Activity Coordinator
- Teaching Professions
- Volunteer Coordinator
*Some positions may require further education.
POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS
- Clinics
- Community Agencies
- Elder Law
- Financial Institutions
- Government
- Home Health Care
- Hospice
- Hospitals
- Insurance Companies
- Mental Health Services
- Nursing Homes
- Outpatient Clinics
- Professional Associations
- Public Health Programs
- Retirement Homes
- Schools, Universities, Colleges
- Self Employment
- Senior Centers
- Travel and Leisure Industry
- Wellness Centers
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