What is gerontology at St. Bonaventure?
There are three major reasons why studying gerontology at St. Bonaventure is different than any other college or university in the country. First, you will be studying at a center rather than an academic department. The Bogoni Center for Aging Studies at St. Bonaventure not only offers you an integrated academic experience, but opportunities to hear a variety of our guest speakers, and attend our sponsored conferences. Secondly, because The Center performs research for outside institutions, you will have the opportunity to assist in that research as well as perform your own. You will do this in the Bogoni Center computer laboratory dedicated only to center students. Thirdly, our academic program is tailored to a holistic approach, rather than “straight” gerontology. That is, aside from traditional gerontology courses, you will enroll in courses in spirituality and philosophy. Our emphasis on spirituality and philosophy within health delivery reflects what is termed the “palliative appr
