Educational Programs in the State of Connecticut
Specifically Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Aging
Significant Incorporation of Aging-related Issues into Curriculum
Specifically Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Aging
Asnuntuck Community College
170 Elm Street
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 253-3000
http://www.acc.commnet.edu/academicprograms/ GerontologyCertificate.htm
Contact: Michael Rood
mrood@acc.commnet.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Certificate in Gerontology
Gateway Community College
Human Services Program
Department of Social Sciences
60 Sargent Drive
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 285-2106
http://www.gwctc.commnet.edu/programs.html
Contact: Theresa Jeffries
tjeffries@gwcc.commnet.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Associate Degree in Human Services/Gerontology
- Certificate in Gerontology
- Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation (aging-related courses constitute a significant portion of program requirements)
Manchester Community College
Division of Mathematics, Science & Health Careers
Great Path
Manchester, CT 06045
(860) 512-2705
http://www.mcc.commnet.edu/academic/cert/gero.php
Contact: Joan Jakiela, JJakiela@mcc.commnet.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Certificate in Gerontology
- Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation
- Associate Degree in Therapeutic Recreation
Quinnipiac University
College of Liberal Arts
Department of Sociology and Gerontology
275 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 582-8200
http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x288.xml
Contact: Lynne Hodgson, Lynne.Hodgson@quinnipiac.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Undergraduate Major and Minor in Gerontology
- Undergraduate BA in Gerontology/MBA concentration in Health Management
Sacred Heart University
College of Education and Health Professions
Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sports Science
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 365-7656
http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/569_physical_therapy_human_ movement_sports_science.cfm
Contact: Michelle M. Lusardi , lusardim@sacredheart.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Undergraduate Minor in Aging and Health
- Internet-Based Interdisciplinary Masters in Geriatric Rehabilitation and Wellness
- Internet-Based Graduate Certificate in Geriatric Health and Wellness
Saint Joseph College
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
1678 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-5325
Fax: (860) 231-5774
http://www.sjc.edu/content.cfm/pageid/3160
Contact: Mary Alice Wolf, mwolf@sjc.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
Southern Connecticut State University
School of Graduate Studies
Department of Public Health
144 Farnham Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 392-6950
http://www.southernct.edu/departments/publichealth/index.htm
Contact: William Faraclas, faraclasw1@southernct.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Thanatology Institute on Death Dying and Bereavement
University of Connecticut
School of Family Studies
348 Mansfield Road, Unit 2058
Storrs, CT 06269
(860) 486-4721
Fax: (860) 486-3452
www.familystudies.uconn.edu
Contact: Thomas Blank, Thomas.Blank@uconn.edu
Laura K.M. Donorfio, Laura.Donorfio@uconn.edu
Brent Gibson, Brent.Gibson@uconn.edu
Nancy W. Sheehan, Nancy.W.Sheehan@uconn.edu
Steven Wisensale, Steven.Wisensale@uconn.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
University of Connecticut Health Center
Center on Aging
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030
(860) 679-3956
Fax: (860) 679-1307
http://www.uconn-aging.uchc.edu
Contact: Gail Sullivan, gsullivan@nso1.uchc.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Geriatrics Fellowship Training Program
Western Connecticut State University
School of Professional Studies
Department of Health Promotion and Exercise Sciences
181 White Street
Danbury, CT 06810
http://www.wcsu.edu/hlthsci
Contact: Jeff Schlicht, schlichtj@wcsu.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Graduate Certificate Program in Interdisciplinary Gerontological Studies
Yale University
Program on Aging
School of Medicine
333 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06510
http://info.med.yale.edu/ysm
Contact: Lisa C. Barry, lisa.barry@yale.edu
William T. Gallo, william.gallo@yale.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Master of Science in Epidemiology and Public Health, Chronic Disease Epidemiology Track
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chronic Disease Epidemiology
- Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center, http://pepper.med.yale.edu
- Department of Internal Medicine: Section of Geriatrics Clinical Programs including
- Dorothy Adler Geriatric Assessment Center
- Elder Horizons Program
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System
- Yale Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) Unit
- Yale New Haven Geriatric Services, http://www.info.med.yale.edu/intmed/geriatrics/pages/clinical.htm
Significant Incorporation of Aging-related Issues into Curriculum
Capital Community College
Nursing and Health Careers Division
950 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 906-5000
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/nursing
Contact: Counseling Center, aarthur@ccc.commnet.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (requirements include a course in Adult Development and Aging)
Connecticut College
Department of Human Development
Bolles House
270 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 439-2630
http://www.conncoll.edu/academics/departments/humandev/index.html
Contact: Margaret Sheridan, mkshe@conncoll.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Undergraduate Major and Minor in Human Development (emphasis on lifespan development; specific aging courses will resume with new staffing)
Fairfield University
School of Nursing
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-4000 ext. 4150
http://www.fairfield.edu/x838.xml
Contact: Philip A. Greiner, PGreiner@mail.fairfield.edu
Meredith Wallace, MWallace@mail.fairfield.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Undergraduate Bachelors of Science in Nursing (coursework in Geriatric Nursing is offered)
- Graduate Masters Program in Nursing (an elderly focus is offered within the Management Track)
- Health Promotion Center, http://www.fairfield.edu/x3226.xml
Goodwin College
Nursing Program
745 Burnside Avenue
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 528-4111
Fax: (860) 291-8285
http://www.goodwincollege.org/d_nursing.html
Contact: Lois Daniels, ldaniels@goodwin.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (several courses in Adult Wellness are suggested)
Middlesex Community College
Division of Social Sciences
100 Training Hill Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 343-5800
http://www.mxctc.commnet.edu/divisions/mxdiv_social.htm
Contact: Judith Felton, jfelton@mxcc.commnet.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Associate Degree in Human Services (courses and internships frequently involve aging-related themes and placements)
- Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation (courses and internships frequently involve aging-related themes and placements)
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Behavioral and Social Science Division
K600, Kinney Hall
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 596-2101
http://www.nvctc.commnet.edu/social_science/social_scienceframe5.shtml
Contact: Kathleen LeBlanc, kleblanc@nvcc.commnet.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Associate Degree in Human Services, Gerontology Option
- Credit Certificate in Human Services, Gerontology Option
Northwestern Connecticut Community College
Human Services Program
Park Place East
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-6300
http://www.nwcc.commnet.edu/academicprog/academics.pdf
Contact: Edith Heath, eheath@nwcc.commnet.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Associate Degree in Human Services, Elder Studies Option
Southern Connecticut State University
School of Health and Human Services
Department of Nursing
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 392-6495
http://www.southernct.edu/departments/nursing
Contact: Mary Ann Glendon, glendonm1@southernct.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing
- Masters of Science in Nursing Education
- The Louis and Joan M. Sirico Center for Elders and Families
http://www.southernct.edu/departments/swk/infosirico.html
Southern Connecticut State University
School of Health and Human Services
Department of Social Work
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 392-6551
http://www.southernct.edu/departments/swk
Contact: Jack Paul Gesino, gesinoj1@southernct.edu
Elaine Haymes, haymese1@southernct.edu
Elbert Siegel, siegele1@southernct.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Undergraduate BA in Social Work
- Graduate Masters Program in Social Work (a focus is offered in Families and Elders)
- The Louis and Joan M. Sirico Center for Elders and Families
http://www.southernct.edu/departments/swk/infosirico.html
Tunxis Community College
Human Services Program
271 Scott Swamp Road
Farmington, CT 06032
Phone: (860) 255-3736
Website: http://tunxis.commnet.edu/common/departments/academic/ human_services
Contact: Colleen Richard, crichard@txcc.commnet.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Associate Degree in Human Services (several courses with aging-related themes are offered)
- Certificate in Human Services (several courses with aging-related themes are offered)
University of Connecticut
School of Pharmacy
69 North Eagleville Road, Unit 3092
Storrs, CT 06269
(860) 486-2129
Fax: (860) 486-4998
http://pharmacy.uconn.edu
Contact: Kevin W. Chamberlain, chamberlin@uchc.edu
Sean Jeffery, Sean.Jeffery@med.va.gov
Educational Programs and Centers:
- PharmD Professional Degree (BS in Pharmacy Studies acquired along the way)
- Graduate Masters and Doctoral Programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences (concentrations can combine elders with nutrition support, pharmacotherapy, and oncology)
University of Connecticut
School of Social Work
1798 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 570-9118
Fax: (860) 570-9419
http://www.ssw.uconn.edu
Contact: Waldo Klein, Waldo.Klein@uconn.edu
Educational Programs and Centers:
- Master of Social Work (Focused Area in Social Work Practice with Older Adults)
- Doctoral Program in Social Work (also encourages focus on Older Adults)
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