Gerontology, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see the Guide to Graduate Admissions.
In addition to the application materials required by the Graduate School, applicants must submit a personal essay elaborating on their experience and/or interest in working with older adults.
Students wishing to pursue the certificate in gerontology while pursuing a graduate degree should consult with the Gerontology Graduate Coordinator and with the department of interest.
Certificate Program Requirements
Required: 12 credit hours
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required Core Courses (9 credits) | ||
GRO 602 | Seminar: Critical Issues of Aging | 3 |
GRO 621 | Health and Aging | 3 |
GRO 651 | Theoretical Foundations of Aging | 3 |
Elective (3 credits) | ||
Select 3 credits of electives * | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
* | Selected under advisement to meet the student's educational objectives. |