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Joan Kay, M. A.
Director of Gerontology

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Certificate in Gerontology 

Graduate and Extended Studies
 
The purpose of this program is to foster awareness of the needs of the elderly and to develop skills to meet those needs. Within the aging network there are many levels of service delivery. All require appropriate levels of training. The knowledge and skills gained through this certificate program are well suited for persons seeking entry level employment in the aging network, while those already employed in the network will increase their knowledge of the aging process and further develop their skills. (Students who already are matriculated in a degree program are ineligible for the certificate.)

The Certificate of Gerontology is offered in combination with traditional classroom and online distance learning.

Total credit hours required for certificate: 30

Course Credit Hours
Required Courses
Gerontology 101 Introduction to Aging 3
Gerontology 214 Biology of Aging 3
Gerontology 377 Social Gerontology:
Field Work Seminar		  
3
Psychology 101 Introduction to Psychology  3
Psychology 327 Adulthood and Aging 3
   15
 
15 credits from the following courses:
Gerontology 300 Special Topics in Gerontology  3
Gerontology 411 Aging and Mental Health  3
Gerontology 470 Experiences in Gerontology  3
Psychology 237 Group Dynamics - Introduction to
Group Development and
Group Process

 

 3
Psychology 374 The Helping Relationship 3
Psychology 375 Death, Dying, and Bereavement   3
Nursing 376 Gerontological Nursing  3
History 322 America's Aged through History  3
Biology 112  Human Sexuality   3
Selected Course (tailored to student's
individual program) 		 
3
  15