Center for Gerontology

How Do I Earn the Gerontology Certificate?

Course Requirements (15 Credits):


Requirement #1
  • HD 5104 | Adult Development and Aging I
Requirement #2
  • HD 5114 | Adult Development and Aging II or
  • SOC 5714 | Aging in Social Context
Requirement #3
  • EDHL 5704 | Health of the Elderly or
  • HNFE 5624 | Nutrition and Aging or
  • HNFE 5664 | Physiological Aspects of Aging
Requirement #4
  • HD 5144 | Seminar in Gerontology (1 cr)
Requirement #5
  • 5964(enroll in home dept) | Practicum/Field Study (2 cr)
Requirement #6
  • Elective(s) (3 cr) selected from courses above or:
  • AHRM 4674 | Housing Management for the Elderly
  • HD 4114 | Community Based Services for Older Adults
  • HD 5124 | Social Policy and Aging
  • HD 5134 | Contemporary Issues in Aging
  • HD 6114 | Theory and Research in Aging