Gerontology
General
Program Title
Gerontology
Degree Designation
GC
Award Type
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus, Online Plus - Hybrid, Online Exclusive - Asynchronous
Program Description
Gerontology, the study of aging, is an exciting and rapidly growing, interdisciplinary and inter-professional field! People are living longer and healthier lives and knowledge about aging and older adults is important to everyone! Gerontology is essential not only for careers in Health and Human services, but also for everything from business and leisure to finances, education and politics! Through innovative and experiential learning approaches, the SCSU Gerontology Program In the graduate certificate program for Gerontology, you will receive specialized training in aging studies. Your certificate complements and supplements other graduate majors. You will acquire knowledge that can be used across numerous agencies, institutional settings and professions. Participation in the Gerontology certificate program provides you with advanced professional educational opportunities while also creating opportunities to develop professional networks. The coursework will give you a great expansion of knowledge and expertise in your professional development. The program is committed to fostering integrity, civic responsibility and recognition of the value in and working with a diverse and global community.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Health and Wellness Professions
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
Bachelors Degree
Minimum undergraduate GPA for admission
2.75
Required GPA for graduation
3
Minimum Course Grade Applies To
All courses in a select course prefix/rubric
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Synthesize and apply gerontological frameworks (e.g., social theories of aging, life course perspective) to examine human development and aging.
Outcome
Synthesize and apply biological theory and science to understand the processes of aging, including health, longevity and diversity in the physical experience of aging.
Outcome
Synthesize and apply psychological and sociological theories and science to understand adaptation, stability and change in aging, as well to understand heterogeneity, inequality and context of aging.
Outcome
Develop comprehensive and meaningful concepts, definitions and measures for well-being of older adults and their families, grounded in Humanities and Arts.
Outcome
Distinguish and apply "factors related to aging outcomes, both intrinsic and contextual, through critical thinking and empirical research".
Outcome
Gerontological Ethics and Professional Life: Demonstrate awareness of professional opportunities in gerontology, skills to communicate with and advocate for older persons in personal and public settings, and an understanding of gerontological ethics, including: ethical questions of practice, research, advocacy, and policy; and proper professional conduct, complexities of working with a diverse population.
Degree Maps
Major Code
1227
Program Code
7501