Graduate Certificate - Gerontology

The 21-credit hour Gerontology Senior Advocate Certificate is designed to meet the educational needs of a variety of student groups: those already working with older adults and/or their families/caregivers, those contemplating a career change, and those working in other fields who wish to increase their knowledge of aging processes. To address these needs, students complete a set of required courses providing a solid background in the concepts of gerontology. 

To this aim, the gerontology program is offering a two-year Gerontology Senior Advocate Certificate for those professionals and/or life-long learners interested in short-term training in the field of gerontology before potentially pursuing more extensive education (e.g., M. A. in Gerontology).