Social Work, Gerontology, Certificate
(Code 460-601)
Gerontology Certificate
A certificate in gerontology is a great addition to a major. In an aging society, social workers with a focus in gerontology are highly desirable within the industry. If students are interested in the improved care and quality of life for older adults, this is an excellent choice. Students will examine the psychological, social, and health aspects associated with aging. Students will also enhance their understanding of how to effectively work with older adults in various settings such as hospitals, senior centers, or long-term care facilities.
Requirements:
This certificate requires 12 credits of course work. This certificate is open only to majors within the College of Education and Human Sciences. The student must complete, at a grade level of C or above, the required Social Work course within the certificate program and nine additional credits from the list of electives for the certificate program (see the following).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course | ||
| SW 315 | Aging and the Aged | 3 |
| Electives (Choose nine credits) | 9 | |
| Human Nutrition | ||
| Communication Changes and Disorders of the Older Adult | ||
| Health Economics | ||
| Overview of the U.S. Health Care System | ||
| Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Aging | ||
| Wellness: Food for Fitness | ||
| Navigating Health Care | ||
| Body, Mind, Spirit Wellness | ||
| Ethics of Health Care | ||
| Human Development | ||
| Psychology of Adulthood and Aging | ||
| Psychology of Religion | ||
| Sociology of Family | ||
| Social Gerontology | ||
| Death and Bereavement | ||
| Other courses as approved by the student’s advisor and department chair. | ||
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be expected to meet the following learning outcomes:
- Examine the psychological, social, and health aspects associated with aging.
- Enhance their understanding of how to effectively work with older adults in various settings such as hospitals, senior centers, or long-term care facilities.
- Improve the care and quality of life for older adults.