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Nov 23, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Gerontology Certificate
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America’s aging demographics are increasing the demand for professionals with the knowledge and skills to meet the health, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of older adults. Whether students are currently working with older adults or interested in the health and human services profession, the certificate in gerontology will develop capacity to serve this clinically complex population. The program is based on multidisciplinary competencies recommended by the Partnership for Health in Aging.
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Program Requirements
Minimum number of credits required for the certificate: 15.
Courses may be taken in any sequence.The program recommends that students have junior or senior status or some college experience if they are experienced professionals. Individual courses require that all students have taken a college level writing course and at least one course in either psychology or sociology. Students should be prepared for a rigorous academic experience as all courses are upper level, online, in a 7-week intensive format. Courses may vary each year.
Required Courses (6 credits):
Elective Courses (9 credits):
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