Because the field of gerontology education is relatively small and young, it includes a diversity of opinions regarding many program aspects. Not only do faculty disagree, but students, alumni, and employers all have their opinions. For instance, there has been limited agreement on whether there should be a core content for all gerontology programs, regardless of their particular focus or level of credential offered. This study examines the perceptions of alumni of the instructional program of the Andrus Gerontology Center regarding the usefulness of four widely required courses, the physiological, psychological, social, and policy aspects of aging. The majority of alumni reported that all four of these courses were very useful, supporting the position that a core of content for all programs should be required.
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