You’re probably too young as an OU student to be worrying about old age, but if you’re planning a career in the healthcare field, you might want to look into gerontology as a specialization. After all, it’s going to take a while to age out all those boomers, so you’ll likely have job security for a long time.
If you’re ready to get your feet wet in the field, you might want to look into attending the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education Conference April 2-3 at OU. This erudite assembly of educators, researchers, professionals and students from Ohio is dedicated to the promotion of gerontological research, education and practice. The conference offers a convenient opportunity for students, along with faculty and other professionals, to take part in some professional development.