Gerontology, Certificate
Certificate—16 credit hours
Curriculum Code 1336
This program is the study of aging. The population of people over the age of 65 is rapidly growing. Various fields such as health care, recreation, and fitness are responding to this surge in the senior population. This certificate is most appropriate for students who intend to pursue or who already hold positions that have substantial contact with aging populations. This certificate can stand on its own as training for jobs in a variety of settings such as adult day care, continuum care retirement communities, park districts, community centers, rehabilitation facilities, senior centers and much more. However, it is more often used as a supplement or additional training for those already in a related field who want to work more effectively with the senior population.
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Required Career Courses
16 credit hours as follows:
Suggested Schedule
Semester 1 (6 credit hours)
| GRN-101 | Introduction to Gerontology Careers | 3 |
| GRN-102 | Diversity in Aging | 3 |
Semester 2 (7 credit hours)
| GRN-103 | Public Policy and Aging | 4 |
| GRN-104 | Aging and the Healthcare Systems | 3 |
Semester 3 (3 credit hours)