The Minor and Certificate in Gerontology consist of an interdisciplinary cluster of courses which enable students to effectively work with older adults and their families in a variety of settings. The programs augment majors such as social work, recreation, nursing, psychology, sociology, nutrition, and other helping professions to work with older adults and their families.

A student enrolled in the gerontology certificate program must be accepted for University admission and must complete required course work as outlined. It is not necessary to complete the requirements for a bachelor's degree in order to receive the Certificate in Gerontology.

Grading Requirement

All courses taken to fulfill program course requirements must be taken for a letter grade except those courses specified by the department as credit/no credit grading only.

An overall grade point average of 2.5 is required.

Course Requirements for the Certificate

The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this certificate. Appropriate course substitutions of equivalents or waivers may be granted by the gerontology program advisor. Please consult the advisor regarding specifics.

Course List

Course	Title	Units
PHHA 328	Health Equity	3
PHHA/SOSC 541	Health in the Later Years	3
PHHA/SOSC 543	Social Gerontology	3
PSYC 354	Psychology of Adulthood and Aging	3
RHPM 360	Recreation Therapy for Older Adults	3
SOSC 489	Internship Social Science 1	3
SWRK 474	Policy and Programs for Older Adults	3
Total Units		21

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Must be taken for three units. With the permission of the certificate advisor, students may substitute an internship offered by another department.