Educational Programs
The Gerontology Center administers the minor in gerontology, as well as a continuing education certificate (CEC) Professional Advancement Certificate in Gerontology, for community residents who are interested in learning more about aging. Both programs provide a combination of academic and applied knowledge useful to persons working the field of gerontology. in Psychology wit
h Specialization in Clinical Gerontology. Research Activities
Faculty affiliates of the Gerontology Center conduct applied research in different domains of gerontology. Faculty in the Department of Psychology conduct research on age-related changes in learning, memory, problem solving, brain functioning, personality, mental health, and families. Some of these research studies are conducted with financial support from national institutes, regional agencies, or intramural funds. The ongoing research studies provide an excellent "training ground" for undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in adult development and aging. Service Activities
The Gerontology Center also provides a variety of services to the surrounding community of Colorado Springs and other communities in El Paso county. These services include, in-service education to staff in long-term care facilities, technical assistance, workshops, co-sponsorship of an annual geriatric health conference, and assistance with applied research projects. Faculty affiliates of the Gerontology Center regularly make themselves available for presentations and consultation in the community. The Gerontology Center also generates and distributes a monthly newsletter (the What's New Who's New) to subscribers within the community to spread information about local agencies and services available for the care of older adults. This monthly newsletter provides subscribers with a resource for referral and distribution of up-to-date information about available service options and opportunities.
