Academic
Catalog August 2007 - August 2008 Undergraduate
and Graduate
If you are preparing for a career in human services, this interdisciplinary certificate in gerontology provides you with a basic understanding of the processes of aging and the characteristics of the aged. If you are currently employed in the field of aging, you become better equipped to work with patients in the areas of health, physical aging, and the psychological and sociocultural aspects of aging. This certificate plan includes information about current policy issues in gerontology and their impacts on patients, workers, and agencies.
You must take at least 21 units to complete this plan with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00, including:
one of SOC 360, SOC 360W, GRT 360, or GRT 360W (3 units)
GRT 460 and PSY 345W (6 units)
at least 3 units of GRT 408C (internship)
9 units from GRT 410, PRM 220 and 326, SOC 418, and other courses approved by your advisor
Be aware that some of the courses required for your certificate plan may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check the courses in the appropriate subject.
Click here for more information about Gerontology undergraduate courses.