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George Mason University Continuing Education Program for Gerontology ProfessionalsGMU SAGE CERTIFICATE IN AGING Employees and others already working with the elderly can gain additional knowledge about aging through a convenient and practical continuing education program. One of the greatest needs in the field of gerontological education is the availability and accessibility of university-based aging courses. Most Americans are aware of the demographic trends in aging, and the coming aging explosion of the baby-boom generation. The implications of this trend are widespread and dictate that sufficient numbers of well-prepared and adequately trained individuals become available to provide a wide range of aging services. The GMU Sage Program is a non-credit continuing education program designed to meet the aging educational needs of a variety of disciplines who work in the field of aging. The course of study provides foundation aging courses and other educational opportunities. The program offers a complete curriculum, covering the critical areas of Gerontology. The program is multidisciplinary and courses incorporate a problem centered rather than a discipline centered approach. The program is designed to appeal to working students of varying backgrounds and needs, and to provide the latest information in the field or aging. Individuals involved in direct service delivery or with careers related to health and human service delivery, teaching, administration, program development, research, law, policy development, advocacy and leisure and recreation for the elderly are examples of people who should apply. Additional benefits in the program include networking with fellow professionals and networking with local community academic leaders in the field of Gerontology. Certificate will culminate in ceremony and social where the class will be joined with local community gerontology leaders and key George Mason University Gerontology Faculty.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS The program is open to employees and others working in the field of aging. Applicants must complete and submit an admission application. Students who wish to achieve the certificate must attend all six courses. COURSES (All of the following are required and will be offered sequentially). Biological/Health Aspects of Aging Sociological Aspects of Aging Psychological Aspects of Aging Death/Dying/Grieving Caring for People with Alzheimer's Developing Health Promotion & Family Relationship Skills Interested? Please send us any questions or submit your application.
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