Curriculum | Gerontology
The Gerontology Program is designed to provide working professionals and other health professions students an opportunity to receive their certificate in gerontology simultaneously in an online environment.
- Students take six courses for a total of 15 credits
- 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 20 students
2020-2021 Gerontology Academic Schedule
Gerontology Certificate
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Fall Semester |
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Date |
Course Title |
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Aug - Oct |
GERO-502: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Aging Research (2cr) |
| Oct - Dec |
GERO-550: Aging Brain and Body (3cr) |
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Spring Semester |
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Date |
Course Title |
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Jan - Mar |
GERO-535: Health Literacy and Communication (2cr) |
| Mar - May |
GERO-575: Dementia and Memory* (3cr) |
*Some courses may be longer to accommodate Spring and Thanksgiving breaks.
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Summer Semester |
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Date |
Course Title |
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May - June |
GERO-625: Health Disparity in Aging (3cr) |
| June - Aug |
GERO-650: Capstone Course: Creating Change (2cr) |