The Gerontology Certificate prepares students with the knowledge and experience necessary to succeed in age-related careers. The Certificate is available for the following majors: Human Development and Family Studies, Public Health, Physical Education Exercise Science, Social Work, Applied Medicine, Psychology, and the Nonprofit Leadership minor.
Human Development and Family Studies majors who satisfactorily complete AHS 237 and AHS 238 may count those courses as their elective for the Gerontology Certificate.
Practical Experiences (minimum 3 credits; choose one of the following):
Practical experiences must be a minimum of 120 hours and completed in a setting that serves adults age 65 or older. AHS 450 is a co-req for all Gerontology Certificate practical experiences.