Gerontology Certificate

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Program Description

The certificate in gerontology program offers students academic preparation and practical experience in the growing field of gerontology:

• Knowledge about the aging process (physical, social, and psychological) throughout the life span
• Knowledge about current social and health policies, as well as programs developed to meet the increasing needs of older people
• Skills to work as a team member in an interdisciplinary setting designed to help older people
• Sensitivity about the values necessary to work with older people

For More Information

• Gerontology Certificate
• School of Social Work and Human Services
• College of Health, Education, Human Services

Program Requirements:

II. Core Courses

• SW 2700 - Introduction to Social Work Credit Hour(s): 3 or
• PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4

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• SW 4620 - Social Gerontology I Credit Hour(s): 3
• SW 3750 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment: Macro Credit Hour(s): 3
• SW 4800 - Gerontology Practicum Credit Hour(s): 3

Elective Courses:

Choose two from:

• SW 3890 - Selected Topics in Social Work Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3 Aging and End-of-Life Issues

• SW 3890 - Selected Topics in Social Work

   Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3 Women and Aging

• SW 3890 - Selected Topics in Social Work

   Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3 Special Topics on Aging

Total: 18 Hours