University General Course Catalog 2017-2018 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
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Gerontology, Certificate


I. Contact Information


Gerontology Academic Program
Sanford Center for Aging 
Center for Molecular Medicine, Room 150
(775) 784-6824
gap@unr.edu

II. Description


Students may select the gerontology certificate program to acquire a specialization in the field of aging that provides a foundation for professional development in many careers. The gerontology certificate program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum, provides a broad base of knowledge as it is applied to the aging process, examines issues of concern to the older adult in today’s society, and includes a practice component where students must apply theoretical knowledge in a community setting serving older adults.  The program covers the biological, communicative, physiological, psychological, social, and health aspects of aging and includes a minimum of 135 hours of service learning experience with older adults.

III. Program Requirements (24 units)


To complete the gerontology certificate, students must complete 18 credits of required core courses and 6 credits of electives. A core component of this program is a minimum of 135 hours of service learning.

NOTE: Students who are enrolled in this program solely are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

A. Required Courses (18 units)


B. Elective Courses (6 units)


NOTE: Any course listed above that was not taken as a “core” course may be used as an elective. Courses with the same title are the same courses with different prefixes (e.g., GERO 337  and CHS 337 ; GERO 437 , SW 437 , and CAS 437 ), and thus only one of these courses can be taken for credit towards the certificate.