Gerontology, Certificate of Special Study

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The certificate will be awarded to students who complete a program of study consisting of 21 units of courses in gerontology. The following list includes the recommended content areas in the field of aging to be covered: an introductory course in gerontology, social policy, multicultural aging, physiological aging, psychological aging, sociological issues, internship, and social services. Coursework must be completed with a C or better.

Required (9 units)

GERON 100 - Images of Aging in Contemporary Society Units: 3
GERON 140 - Aging in America: Politics & Change Units: 3
GERON 161 - Multiculture/Aging Units: 3

Electives*

Select 12 units from:

GERON 103 - Psychology of Aging Units: 3
GERON 111 - Heritage and Aging Units: 3
GERON 115 - Health Issues of Aging Units: 3
GERON 125 - Social Services for the Aging Units: 3
GERON 132 - Alzheimer’s Disease Units: 1
GERON 134 - Mental Health and Caregiving Units: 3
GERON 137 - Community Service in Gerontology Units: 1-3
GERON 139 - Death and Dying Units: 3
GERON 148 - Biophysical Aspects of Aging Units: 3
GERON 180T - Topics in Gerontology Units: 1-3
GERON 185I - Internship in Gerontology Units: 1-6
GERON 190 - Independent Study Units: 1-3

Gerontology, Certificate of Special Study

Required (9 units)

Electives*

Total (21 units)