The Pruett Gerontology Center
The Mission of the Pruett Gerontology Center is to provide service to Abilene Christian University and the community through programs of instruction, service/learning and partnership with faith-based and community-based programs that prepare students and organizations for Christian service and leadership with families and communities focusing on global aging.
The gerontology program has been a part of ACU since 1984, and the Center for the Study of Aging opened in 1986. It was renamed Pruett Gerontology Center in 1994 to honor benefactors Zack and Geneva Pruett. With the help of a generous endowment, the program has grown to include a greater number of resources and academic programs. In Fall 2006, the center became a part of the Department of Sociology and Family Studies.
Services To Academics And Careers
Students may enroll in a graduate or undergraduate Certificate of Studies in Gerontology or in the Master of Science degree in gerontology. The job placement rate for graduates and certificate holders has been high. Students have found rewarding positions across the nation, such as:
Services To Communities of Faith
The Pruett Gerontology Center assists churches throughout the nation with:
Services To Community of Organizations
Community organizations and agencies have access to a wide range of services and resources through the Pruett Gerontology Center, including:
" The Pruett Gerontology Center is an unparalleled resource in the area of religion and aging. Its mission is critical as the American population ages and, more important, as communities of faith age at an even greater rate" - Dr. Jamie Knapp, author and speaker, Van Alystyne, Texas
