Gerontology

Goals of the Undergraduate Gerontology Certificate Program (non-matriculated students only):

To prepare students to:

            Think critically

            Articulate levels of service delivery available within the broader aging network

            Respond with skill and awareness to the general needs of the elderly

            Respond with compassion and empathy to the elderly people in their care

            Function as an integral part of a caregiving team, demonstrating good     communication skills; oral comprehension and oral expression