Charlie D. Pruett, Director    
Pruett Gerontology Center
ACU Box 27793
Abilene, Texas 79699-7793
Hardin Administration Building, Room 118

Phone: 325-674-2350
Fax: 325-674-6804
Email: charlie.pruett@gero.acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/gerontology

The Certificate of Studies in Gerontology may be obtained through the Pruett Gerontology Center and the Department of Sociology and Family Studies as a specialization in conjunction with a degree from many other disciplines.

The Master of Science degree in gerontology is available as well as a graduate certificate in gerontology. See the Graduate School section of this catalog.

Introduction
Job potential in the rapidly expanding field of gerontology includes the retirement home industry, service to older persons in a church setting, work with public agencies, research opportunities and a host of other positions in the network of professionals serving the older adult.

The undergraduate student, in consultation with the advisor, will design a program of study that will meet the individual student’s need in the area of gerontology.