Advanced Certificate Program in Interdisciplinary Gerontological Studies
Course of Study
The program requires the completion of 12 credits of graduate level course work with several options to meet both individual and professional learning needs. The program is designed for part- time study, with evening courses offered during academic and summer semesters.
Four interdisciplinary core and four professional discipline specific curses are currently offered. All courses are 3 credits.
| Interdisciplinary Core Courses | ||
| PSY 580 | Gerontology and Normative Aging | |
| HPX 581 | Health Considerations and the Aged | |
| SW 582 | Social Policies in Gerontology | |
| MGT 583 | Continuum Gerontological Services | |
| Discipline Specific Courses | ||
| NUR 515 | Advanced Pathophysiology | |
| MGT 584 | Long Term Care Administration | |
| HPX 585 | Physical Activity and Aging | |
| NUR 586 | Advanced Practice: Gerontology Nurse Specialist | |
Depending on the discipline specific background of the student, individuals admitted into the Certificate Program can follow one of two pathways to achieve their 12 credits of coursework.
Pathway 1: General Interest
Complete all four of the following core courses. This pathway is
designated for those individuals with an interest in gerontology
(e.g., Health Education, Public Health, Community Health,
Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, Psychology, Counseling or
Social Work).
| Four, 3-credit core interdisciplinary courses: | ||
| PSY 580 | Gerontology and Normative Aging | |
| HPX 581 | Health Consideration and the Aged | |
| SW 582 | Social Policies in Gerontology | |
| MGT 583 | Continuum of Gerontological Services | |
Pathway 2: Discipline Specific Interest
Complete two or three (or 6-9 credits) of the core
courses, and complete one to two (or 3-6 credits) of the
following discipline specific course(s).
- Individuals with a background in Physical Education,
Wellness Management, Physical Therapy, Occupational
Therapy or recreational Therapy may seek to complete:
Three, 3-credit core interdisciplinary courses: PSY 580 Gerontology and Normative Aging HPX 581 Health Consideration and the Aged MGT 583 Continuum of Gerontological Services One, 3-credit discipline specific course: HPX 585 Physical Activity and the Aging - Individuals with a background in Nursing may seek to
complete:
Two, 3-credit core interdisciplinary courses: SW 582 Social Policies in Gerontology MGT 583 Continuum of Gerontological Services Two, 3-credit discipline specific courses: NUR 515 Advanced Pathophysiology NUR 586 Advanced Practice: Gerontology Nurse Specialist - Individuals with a background in Health Administration,
Business Management, or Nursing Home Administration
may seek to complete:
Three, 3-credit core interdisciplinary courses: PSY 580 Gerontology and Normative Aging SW 582 Social Policies in Gerontology MGT 583 Continuum of Gerontological Services One, 3-credit discipline specific course: MGT 584 Long Term Care Administration
If interested but unsure of which pathway to pursue,
contact the Program Coordinator at (203) 837-8244.
