This interdisciplinary certificate is intended for students enrolled in any graduate degree program, as well as currently employed professionals. The goal of the Gerontological Certificate Program is to enable students to choose a unified, coherent group of courses in gerontological studies and related fields that will improve their understanding of issues related to aging. The program curriculum is in compliance with the Core Principles and Outcomes of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.
Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Studies
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Gerontology Core Courses | 9 total | |
| COUN/MHLTHSCI/SOCWRK 571 | Fundamentals of Healthy Aging | 3 |
| MHLTHSCI 576 | Health Policy making and Issues in Aging | 3 |
| COUN/MHLTHSCI/SOCWRK 590 | Practicum | 3 |
| Area of Concentration - (select one area of concentration) | ||
| Counseling | 9 total | |
| COUN 517 | Family Issues in Later Life | 3 |
| COUN 518 | Counseling Issues with Older Adults | 3 |
| COUN 550 | Diagnosis, Assessment and Treatment Planning | 3 |
| COUN 551 | Psycho pharmacology with Older Adults | 1 |
| Health Science | 9 total | |
| HLTHST 410 | Health and Aging | 3 |
| MHLTHSCI 555 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| MHLTHSCI 574 | Health Promotion and Optimal Aging | 3 |
| Social Perspectives | 9 total | |
| SOC 511 | The Sociology of Age Group Stratification | 3 |
| SOC 512 | Social Demography | 3 |
| SOCWRK 533 | Aging: Social Policy and Programs | 3 |
| Health Promotion/Exercise Science | 9 total | |
| BIOL 300 | Biology of Aging | 3 |
| KINES 430 | Physical Activity and Aging | 3 |
| MHLTHSCI 574 | Health Promotion and Optimal Aging | 3 |
| TOTAL | 18 | |
Disclosure Statement
The program leading to the Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Studies is of primary relevance to students interested in the following occupations (Standard Occupational Classification code in parentheses): Counselors, All Other (21-1019), Social Workers, All Other (21-1029), Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other (21-1099), and Home Health Aides (31-1011). Information on SOC-coded occupations is available at www.bls.gov/soc/major_groups.htm and subsidiary links. The normal time to complete the certificate requirements is 2 years, the tuition and fees for normal time completion are estimated to be $5,292 (part-time status), and the typical cost for books and supplies not included in tuition and fees is estimated to be $900. It is very important that interested students consult the graduate program coordinator for clarification of this information, especially the role of the certificate in preparing individuals for employment in specific occupations.