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2009-2010 University Catalog

Gerontology Graduate Certificate

Banner Code:  HH-CERG-GERO

The graduate certificate program in gerontology combines theoretical and applied course work in aging with the student’s graduate curriculum in one of several departments. Because gerontology is by definition multidisciplinary, students are required to take course work outside their major field. Two other academic units participate in the program: the Department of Psychology and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. The program is administered by CHHS and supervised by a committee with representatives from the participating academic units.

Certificate Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related discipline. Application is made through CHHS. Candidates must have 18 graduate credits and a minimum GPA of 3.00 in course work, with no more than 3 credits with a grade of C to earn the certificate.

Required Core Courses (6 credits)

Gerontological Electives (3 credits)

Select at least one of the following:

Other Electives (3 credits)

Select at least one of the following:

Practicum Requirements (6 credits)

Total: 18 credits