Aging Studies Core Courses (8 credits)
- HDFS 314 Adult Development and Aging (4)
- H 225 Social Determinants of Health
Approved Aging Studies Electives (13-16credits)
Electives from list of approved Gerontology Classes
13-16 credits of aging studies electives are required beyond the aging studies core to complete the minimum of 27 credits.
Credits must be from at least two subject codes from the following list:
- H 210 Introduction to Health Care System (3)
- H 250 Introduction to Health Care Management (3)
- H 320 Introduction to Human Disease (3)
- H 433 Economic Issues in Health & Medical Care (3)
- H 436 Advanced Topics in Health Care Management (3)
- H 458 Reimbursement Mechanisms (3)
- H 476 Planning & Evaluating Health Promotion Programs (4)
- HDFS 240 Human Sexuality (3)
- HDFS 262 Introduction to Human Services (3)
- HDFS 444 Family Violence and Neglect (4)
- HDFS 461 Program Development & Proposal Writing (4)
- HDFS 462 Professional Helping Skills (4)
- KIN 132 Introduction to the Allied Helath Professions (1)
- KIN 434 Applied Muscle Physiology (3)
- KIN 437 Physical Activity, Aging, & Chronic Disease (4)
- NUTR 325 Nutrition Across the Lifespan (3)
- NUTR 423 Community Nutrition (4)
- PHL 444/REL 444 Biomedical Ethics (4)
- PSY 350. Human Lifespan Development (4)
- SOC 355 Death & Dying (4)
- SOC 432 Sociology of Aging
Field Study or Field Projects in Aging Studies (3–6 credits)
In addition to aging studies courses, seminars, field study (310/410), research (401), and projects (406) in aging studies are offered through the Program on Gerontology.
- 3-6 credits of an approved field experience or an approved research field project are required. No more than 6 credits of field study will count toward certificate completion.
- Field Experience or Internships involve professional level work experience in an agency or organization that serves older adults. To be considered for a field placement, at least half of the student's time must be spent working with or for older individuals.
- 9 credits of aging studies coursework must be completed prior to beginning field study. Exceptions may be approved by the Gerontology Program Director.
- Specific requirements for field study are cooperatively developed by the faculty supervisor, student, and a community agency. The type of field study selected should reflect the student's career interests, as well as the student's competencies and the community agency's needs.
- Field study in aging studies must be approved by the Program on Gerontology if it is to be used to meet certificate requirements. Approval forms are available from the Program on Gerontology.
Before field study starts
Ordinarily, nine credits of gerontology course work must be completed prior to beginning field study.
Specific requirements for field study are cooperatively developed by the faculty supervisor, student, and a community agency. The type of field study selected should reflect the student's career interests, as well as the student's competencies and the community agency's needs.
Additional Requirements
- A grade of "C" or better in all gerontology courses.
- Overall cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Certificate requirements fulfilled within five years following graduation. Students who have not completed certificate requirements upon receipt of the degree may continue as special, post-baccalaureate, or graduate students.