Curriculum
Course descriptions are listed at left. Fast facts about Graduate Certificate Program in Gerontology courses follow
- 7 courses (21 credits)
- Early coursework provides the foundation for subsequent courses and the curriculum culminates in a final capstone project that optimizes care and/or care environments for older adults.
- Courses build upon each other, thus students are expected to complete the curriculum in sequence.
- All courses are completed online, with no residential requirements.
- Class size limited to 15 students.
Course Dates
2013
| Dates | Course |
|---|---|
| Jan 7-Feb 22 | GERO 550 Aging Brain and Body |
| Mar 4-Apr 26 | GERO 575 Dementia and Memory |
| (Spring break Mar 25-29) | |
| May 6-Jun 21 | GERO 600 Aging and Disability |
| Sept 9-Oct 25 | GERO 625 Health Disparity in Aging |
| Sept 9-Oct 25 | GERO 500 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Aging Research |
| Oct 28-Dec 13 | GERO 650 Capstone Course: Creating Change |
| Oct 28-Dec 13 | GERO 525 Health Literacy and Communication |
2014
| Dates | Course |
|---|---|
| Jan 6-Feb 21 | GERO 550 Aging Brain and Body |
| Mar 3-Apr 25 | GERO 575 Dementia and Memory |
| (Spring break Mar 24-28) | |
| May 5-Jun 20 | GERO 600 Aging and Disability |
| Sept 8-Oct 24 | GERO 625 Health Disparity in Aging |
| Sept 8-Oct 24 | GERO 500 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Aging Research |
| Oct 27-Dec 12 | GERO 650 Capstone Course: Creating Change |
| Oct 27-Dec 12 | GERO 525 Health Literacy and Communication |