Reach and support a rapidly growing demographic: older adults.
Explore the later stages of the adult lifespan, and the many aspects that come with it.
With aging services in demand, you’ll have the foundation you need to help people enjoy a full life.
Contact the Academic Advising and Transfer Center to declare a certificate in gerontology.
This certificate is designed to educate students about the cultural, social, and behavioral aspects of age and aging, as well as how the process of aging is impacted by society's institutions such as health care and politics.
This certificate is multidisciplinary and aims to produce knowledgeable and empathetic individuals who will understand and appreciate aging trajectories; work in a professional capacity with older adults in senior living, health care, recreation, hospitality, business, marketing, faith communities, education, non-profits, politics, and government; and be able to coordinate services and advocate for just policies, at the local, state, and federal levels, for older adults.
All candidates must satisfy the General University Certificate Requirements.
Total Credit Hours: 12
Attain a grade of C or better in all courses used to fulfill the certificate requirements.