GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Institute for Life-Span Development and Gerontology

REQUIREMENTS

This certificate program is a special course of study in gerontology that compliments graduate degree programs in various departments and colleges throughout the University. Individuals who already hold a graduate degree may also pursue the certificate. The program represents a concentration involving current knowledge and research in gerontology. It adds another dimension to the knowledge and skills a student is able to offer in the many professions that are becoming specialized in research and service to adults and older adults. This course of study coordinates multi-disciplinary training of personnel in adult development and aging and helps to meet the critical shortage of trained individuals in the field of gerontology.

The graduate curriculum committee of the Institute will oversee this Certificate Program and certify through the Director of the Institute that all requirements for the certificate have been completed.

ADMISSION

To participate in the program, a student must:

  • Obtain admittance to The University of Akron as a graduate student.

  • Submit an application to the program countersigned by the student's major academic advisor.

  • Participate in an interview with a designated faculty member of the Institute for Life-Span Development and Gerontology.

  • Consult with the Director or designated faculty member to formulate a program of study.

  • Receive written notification of admission from the Director of the Institute for Life-Span Development and Gerontology:

    PROGRAM

    Minimum Hours: 18 Credits

    Core:
    3006:680 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Life-Span Development and Gerontology
    3006:695 Practicum/Internship
    ____:___ Research Methods Course (From student's home department)

    Electives:
    (Select a minimum of three courses. A student is required to take two of the three electives outside the major or degree department. One credit workshop may be included as an elective, with permission.)
    3006:686 Retirement Specialist
    3006:690 Workshop - Women: Middle and Later Years
    3006:690 Workshop - Aging: Process and Intervention
    3700:580 Policy Problems: Aging (Offered every other year)
    3750:620 Psychology Core II: Developmental, Perceptual, Cognitive
    3750:727 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
    3850:678 Social Gerontology
    3850:681 Cross Cultural Perspectives in Aging
    5400:541 Educational Gerontology Seminar
    5400:661 Current Issues in Higher Education: Life-Span and Community Education
    6500:683 Health Services Systems Management (with permission)
    7400:603 Family Relationships in Middle and Later Years
    7400:550 Social Needs and Services for Later Adulthood and Aging

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