Program Requirements: Certification
For the Certificate in Gerontological Studies, areas of specialization include Nursing
and Generalist.
Undergraduate requirements are a bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Students may be required to make up undergraduate deficiencies in the Generalist and
Nursing areas before taking the basic core requirements (nine (9) semester hours)
depending on the student's prior academic preparation and/or work experience.
Basic core requirements for the Certificate in Gerontological Studies are:
- Gerontology 5010, 5012
- Communications Studies/Gerontology 5026 or Counselor Education 6050A
Additional requirements for Generalist are nine semester hours of Gerontology electives.
Each student's credentials will be evaluated by the Head of the Gerontology program
at the time of admission
Additional requirements for the Certificate in Nursing are nine (9) semester hours from the following:
- Nursing 4033, 4035, 4036
- Sociology 4025
- Gerontology
Nursing 4036 will be required for persons without prior experience in a gerontology
setting.
Each student's credentials will be evaluated by the Head of the Gerontology program
at the time of admission.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontological Studies: Gainful Employment Disclosure
Statement
NOTE: To receive graduate credit for a course designated "For Undergraduate and Graduates,"
a student must be in graduate admission status at the time credit is earned in the
course. Credit earned in undergraduate admission status cannot be changed to graduate
credit.
