Undergraduate Certificate in Aging Studies draft

Program Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate in Aging Studies provides undergraduates with a comprehensive understanding of aging through four core gerontology courses. Offered online, the program allows students to interact with older adults, engage with interactive media, and connect with experts worldwide. Graduates are well-positioned for employment in fields serving the growing older adult population.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The Undergraduate Certificate in Aging Studies is designed for undergraduates in any area of study who are interested in learning about or working with older adults.
• The program consists of four undergraduate core gerontology courses:
• GERO 301-Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging
• GERO 305-Physical Dimensions of Aging
• GERO 310-Aging in Society & Community
• GERO 320-Psychology of Aging
• The courses are offered in a completely online format, making it convenient for busy students to complete course work around their other courses and work schedules.
• Students enrolled in the program can expect to interact with older adults in their own communities, engage in a curriculum that uses interactive media, and participate in discussions with classmates and experts from various backgrounds and locations around the world.

Careers:

• Students with a certificate in aging studies may find themselves to be more employable in a marketplace that increasingly works to meet the needs of a growing older adult population.