Prospective Student Profile
To determine if the Pacific University Graduate Certificate Program in Gerontology is a good match for you, take a look at the following student profile.
This program is designed for a student who meets the following criteria.
Has a license/degree/in process of completing in a discipline such as one of the following (not exhaustive)
- Exercise Science
- Registered Nurse
- Social Worker
- Pharmacologist
- Dental Hygienist
- Physician Assistant
- Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Psychologist
Works directly with older adults. Some examples of this type of work include
- Providing direct care to frail, ill, or impaired older adults in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or through adult day care or home care programs
- Counseling older persons and their families about issues of care giving, employment, death and dying, or mental health
- Providing programs such as health promotion, senior theater groups, or intergenerational activities for older persons in senior centers, community agencies, or retirement communities
Is looking to become a Gerontologist