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 College of Education and Human Services as a specialization in conjunction with a degree from many other disciplines.

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.