Gerontology (GRN) Certificate

Overview

The Gerontology Certificate Program is an 18 semester hour program that helps the student examine aging from a bio-psycho-social perspective. It is designed to be an interdisciplinary field of study concerned with the physical, mental, and social aspects of life and aging. The Gerontology Certificate Program provides a knowledge base in human aging for those whose work responsibilities may include contact with older adults.

Admissions Requirements

Candidates required to submit:

• application for graduate study with non-refundable fee
• official transcript conferring bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Courses

All students complete the 18 credit hours:

• Required Courses:

• GRN 501 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Gerontology
• GRN 506 - Biology of Aging
• GRN 507 - Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
• GRN 560 - Applications in Gerontology

• Elective Courses (choose two):

• GRN 502 - Understanding and Combating Ageism
• GRN 505 - Public Policy and Aging
• GRN 508 - Nutrition and Aging
• GRN 509 - Sexuality and Aging
• GRN 510 - Geriatric Pharmacology
• GRN 551 - Special Studies in Gerontology
• GRN 566 - Special Topics in Gerontology