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Program Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology requires one overview course (ALD 505 Perspectives on Aging, formerly GRN 598); one other "core" course (ALD 520 Health Aspects of Aging Adults or ALD 525 Mental Health in Mid-Life and Beyond); and one Capstone course (ALD 584 Internship or ALD 590 Reading and Conference or ALD 592 Research or a comparable Capstone course in an aging-related area from another discipline); 150 hours of Field Education (working directly with older adults); and four electives.

Required Coursework (nine credits)

• ALD 505 Perspecives of Aging

One of two core courses (the other can be taken as an elective)

• ALD 520 Health Aspects of Aging
• ALD 525 Mental Health in Mid-Life and Beyond

Capstone Coursework (Choose One)

• ALD 584 Internship
• ALD 590 Reading and Conference
• ALD 592 Research

Elective Coursework

• ALD 510 Research Issues for Professionals in Aging
• ALD 531 Caregiving Issues for Families and Professionals
• ALD 535 Physical Activity and Aging
• ALD 540 Public Policy Issues and Aging
• ALD 545 Elder Abuse and Neglect
• ALD 560 Dementia
• CMN 570 Communication and Advocacy in Social Contexts
• SWG 598 Grief and Loss
• SWG 598 Spirituality and the Helping Professions

And any other ALD 598 omnibus courses, as well as outside courses that emphasize aging, with permission of the program advisor.