The Graduate certificate in gerontology is for those students who wish to supplement their academic training or practical experience.  The certificate is an 18-hour program and is a nationally-recognized credential in the field of gerontology education.

Intro

Since 1986, the Pruett Gerontology Center has worked to develop a curriculum in the study of aging, to respond to church and community service needs, and to develop a resource center to serve informational needs of individuals and organizations.  The center sponsors numerous workshops, conferences and short courses to address needs and issues aging being faced by churches, families and communities.

Departmental requirements:

Gerontology core, (9 hours)

GERO 550 Sociology of Aging

GERO 586 Counseling Older Adults and Their Families or

GERO 631 Human Life Cycle II

GERO 690 Practicum, 3 hours: consult with advisor

Electives, (9 hours,  selections in gerontology, discuss with advisor)

Graduate School

204 Hardin Administration Building

ACU Box 29140

Abilene, Texas 79699-9140

Phone: 1-800-395-4723 or (325) 674-2354

Fax: (325) 674-6717

E-mail:gradinfo@nicanor.acu.edu

Adviser for Graduate Gerontology:

Charlie D. Pruett, Ph.D.

Abilene Christian University

ACU Box 27793

Abilene, Texas 79699-7793

Phone: (325)-674-2350

Fax: (325) 674-6804

E-mail:  charlie.pruett@gero.acu.edu