Gerontology Certificate
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| Course Descriptions |
The Certificate of Studies in Gerontology may be obtained through the Pruett Gerontology Center and the Department of Sociology and Family Studies as a specialization in conjunction with a degree from many other disciplines.
The Master of Science degree in gerontology is available as well as a graduate certificate in gerontology. See the Graduate School section of this catalog.
Introduction
Job potential in the rapidly expanding field of gerontology includes the retirement home industry, service to older persons in a church setting, work with public agencies, research opportunities and a host of other positions in the network of professionals serving the older adult.
The undergraduate student, in consultation with the advisor, will design a program of study that will meet the individual student’s need in the area of gerontology.
GERONTOLOGY CERTIFICATE
| CERTIFICATE: GERONTOLOGY (GERO) | |
|---|---|
| Obtained through Pruett Gerontology Center and the Department of Sociology and Family Studies in conjunction with a degree from certain other disciplines. or Obtained as an independent credential certification of student’s successful completion of a nationally recognized course of study in aging. | |
| CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS | |
| Gerontology | |
GERO 350 Sociology of Aging ............................................................................... GERO 352 Adult Development and Aging ............................................................... GERO 495 Practicum in Gerontology ..................................................................... | 3 3 3 |
| Gerontology Selections | |
| Chosen with gerontology advisor’s approval .......................................................... | 6 |
| TOTAL .................................................................................................................... | 15 |
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