Gerontology (Certificate)

Curriculum for Certificate in Gerontology

Complete all five courses:

Core Courses (Credit: 15 hours)

Complete all five courses:

PSYC 3150/SOCI 3150	Gerontology	3 credits
PSYC 3140	Adulthood	3 credits
SOCI 4250	Aging and Social Policy	3 credits
HLSA 3440	Fitness Across the Lifespan	3 credits
HLSA 4463	Case Management Concepts and Services	3 credits

Electives (Credit: 9 hours)

Select any three courses:

HLSA 4420	Long Term Care Administration	3 credits
HLSA 4425	Ambulatory Care Services	3 credits
HLSA 4435	Managed Care	3 credits
HLSA 4475	Regulatory Aspects of Long Term Care	3 credits
HLSA 3315	Holistic Health Care Services	3 credits
SOCI 3250	Medical Sociology	3 credits
SOCW 4220/CRJU 4220	Family Violence and Abuse	3 credits

Internship (Credit: 3 hours)

An internship will be included in the requirements of the certificate program and may be gained through professional experience, a School of Health Sciences approved internship, or PBSV 4996. If an applicant has worked in a professional setting and has acquired experience related to the coursework or prescribed academic criteria, then internship credits may be applied. Internship options should be discussed with an academic advisor upon entry to the certificate program, or no later than the student's second semester of work toward the certificate.