Gerontology Programs at Ohio’s Public Universities

University of Akron

Bowling Green State University
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Certificate: Yes
Minor: N/A
Bachelor: N/A
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificate: Yes (Kent State)
Master: N/A
PhD: N/A
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Certificate: N/A
Minor: Yes
Bachelor: Major (Spec. in LTC Admin.)
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificate: N/A
Master: MSc. Interdisciplinary Gerontology
PhD: N/A
Contacts: Dr. Jennifer Tehan Stanley, Director – jstanley@uakron.edu
Dr. Toni Bisconti, Associate Director – tb33@uakron.edu
Email: lifespan@uakron.edu
Telephone: 330-972-7243
University of Akron Institute for Life-Span Development and Gerontology
Certificate Programs
Contacts: Dr. Charlie Stelle, Coordinator- cstelle@bgsu.edu
Telephone: 419-372-8304 & (419) 372-2326
BGSU Department of Human Services

University of Akron
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Certificate: Yes
Minor: N/A
Bachelor: N/A
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificate: Yes (Kent State)
Master: N/A
PhD: N/A
Contacts: Dr. Jennifer Tehan Stanley, Director – jstanley@uakron.edu
Dr. Toni Bisconti, Associate Director – tb33@uakron.edu
Email: lifespan@uakron.edu
Telephone: 330-972-7243
University of Akron Institute for Life-Span Development and Gerontology
Certificate Programs

Bowling Green State University
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Certificate: N/A
Minor: Yes
Bachelor: Major (Spec. in LTC Admin.)
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificate: N/A
Master: MSc. Interdisciplinary Gerontology
PhD: N/A
Contacts: Dr. Charlie Stelle, Coordinator- cstelle@bgsu.edu
Telephone: 419-372-8304 & (419) 372-2326
BGSU Department of Human Services

Central State University

Cleveland State University
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Certificate: N/A
Minor: Yes
Bachelor: N/A
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificate: N/A
Master: N/A
PhD: N/A
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Certificate: Gerontological Studies
Minor: N/A
Bachelor: N/A
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificate: Gerontological Studies
Master: N/A
PhD: Adult Learning & Development GTY Focus
Contacts: Dr. Edison Perdomo – Acting Chair – eperdomo@centralstate.edu
Sarah Perdomo – Administrative Secretary – sperdomo@centralstate.edu
Telephone: 937-376-6144, 937-376-6052
Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Gerontology Program
Contacts: Elizabeth Domholdt, Director, School of Health Science
Mary Milidonis, Certificate Program Director – m.milidonis@csuohio.edu
Email: healthsci@csuohio.edu
Telephone: (216) 687-3567; PD – 216.687.2447
Health Sciences and Human Performance Department: CSU Health Sciences and Human Performance Department
Adult Learning & Development – Gerontology Focus

Central State University
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Certificate: N/A
Minor: Yes
Bachelor: N/A
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificate: N/A
Master: N/A
PhD: N/A
Contacts: Dr. Edison Perdomo – Acting Chair – eperdomo@centralstate.edu
Sarah Perdomo – Administrative Secretary – sperdomo@centralstate.edu
Telephone: 937-376-6144, 937-376-6052
Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Gerontology Program

Cleveland State University
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Certificate: Gerontological Studies
Minor: N/A
Bachelor: N/A
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificate: Gerontological Studies
Master: N/A
PhD: Adult Learning & Development GTY Focus
Contacts: Elizabeth Domholdt, Director, School of Health Science
Mary Milidonis, Certificate Program Director – m.milidonis@csuohio.edu
Email: healthsci@csuohio.edu
Telephone: (216) 687-3567; PD – 216.687.2447
Health Sciences and Human Performance Department: CSU Health Sciences and Human Performance Department
Adult Learning & Development – Gerontology Focus

Kent State University

Miami University
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Certificate: N/A
Minor: Gerontology- Minor
Bachelor: N/A
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificate: Yes, with Akron Uni.
Master: N/A
PhD: N/A
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Certificate: N/A
Minor: Yes
Bachelor: Suspended
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificate: N/A
Master: Master of Gerontological Studies
PhD: Social Gerontology
Contacts: Kelly Cichy – Program Coordinator – kcichy@kent.edu – 330-672-2449
Gregory Smith – Program Coordinator – gsmith2@kent.edu – 330-672-9993
Dr. Frank Sansosti – Interim School Director- fsansos@kent.edu
Telephone: 330-672-2294
School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences
Gerontology Minor
Gerontology Graduate Certificate
Contacts: Aaron Abbott – abbotta3@MiamiOH.edu
Dr. Leah Janssen – Assistant Director Academic Programs – jansselm@MiamiOH.edu, scripps@miamioh.edu – 513-529-8748
Email: ocgty@MiamiOH.edu
Telephone: 513-529-2628
Undergraduate Gerontology
Master of Gerontological Studies (MGS)
PhD in Social Gerontology

Kent State University
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Certificate: N/A
Minor: Gerontology- Minor
Bachelor: N/A
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificate: Yes, with Akron Uni.
Master: N/A
PhD: N/A
Contacts: Kelly Cichy – Program Coordinator – kcichy@kent.edu – 330-672-2449
Gregory Smith – Program Coordinator – gsmith2@kent.edu – 330-672-9993
Dr. Frank Sansosti – Interim School Director- fsansos@kent.edu
Telephone: 330-672-2294
School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences
Gerontology Minor
Gerontology Graduate Certificate

Miami University
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Certificate: N/A
Minor: Yes
Bachelor: Suspended
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificate: N/A
Master: Master of Gerontological Studies
PhD: Social Gerontology
Contacts: Aaron Abbott – abbotta3@MiamiOH.edu
Dr. Leah Janssen – Assistant Director Academic Programs – jansselm@MiamiOH.edu, scripps@miamioh.edu – 513-529-8748
Email: ocgty@MiamiOH.edu
Telephone: 513-529-2628
Undergraduate Gerontology
Master of Gerontological Studies (MGS)
PhD in Social Gerontology

Wright State University

Youngstown State University
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Certificate: Yes
Minor: N/A
Bachelor: N/A
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificate: N/A
Master: N/A
PhD: N/A
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Certificate: Certificate in Applied Gerontology
Minor: Yes
Bachelor: No
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificate: N/A
Master: N/A
PhD: N/A
Contacts: Dr. Hyejin Kim, Program Director- hyejin.kim@wright.edu – 937-775-2751
Email: social_work@wright.edu
Telephone: 937-775-2751
Gerontology Certificate
Contacts: Dr. Daniel Van Dussen – Program Director – djvandussen@ysu.edu
Telephone: (330) 941-1683
Minor in Gerontology
Certificate in Applied Gerontology

Wright State University
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Certificate: Yes
Minor: N/A
Bachelor: N/A
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificate: N/A
Master: N/A
PhD: N/A
Contacts: Dr. Hyejin Kim, Program Director- hyejin.kim@wright.edu – 937-775-2751
Email: social_work@wright.edu
Telephone: 937-775-2751
Gerontology Certificate

Youngstown State University
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Certificate: Certificate in Applied Gerontology
Minor: Yes
Bachelor: No
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Graduate Certificate: N/A
Master: N/A
PhD: N/A
Contacts: Dr. Daniel Van Dussen – Program Director – djvandussen@ysu.edu
Telephone: (330) 941-1683
Minor in Gerontology
Certificate in Applied Gerontology
PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES WITH PROGRAMS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATOR BOARDS (NAB)
(Graduates of these programs are eligible to sit for licensure as a Nursing Home Administrator in the state of Ohio)
Bowling Green State University
Contact Jennifer Wagner: Contact Info- jawagne@bgsu.edu
Kent State University BS in Long-Term Care Administration
Contact Donna Alexander, PhD: Contact Info- dalexa2@kent.edu
Shawnee State University Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration
Contact Sarah Boehle, PhD: Contact Info- sboehle@shawnee.edu
Youngstown State University BS major in Long-Term Care Administration
Contact Dan Van Dussen, PhD: Contact Info- djvandussen@ysu.edu