CERTIFICATE IN GERONTOLOGY

Purpose:

The Gerontology Certificate is designed to prepare graduates for
human services careers in programs, facilities and agencies for
the older adult.

Program Objectives:

The graduate should be able to:
--demonstrate all of the skills and knowledge needed to obtain
entry level employment in an agency or facility for the older
adult.

First Semester

HSW 101 Human Services I3
HSW 155 Intrduction to Aging3
HSW/
PSW 250		 Psychology of Aging3
ElectiveElective3
ENG 101 English Composition I3
(15 Credit Hours)

Second Semester

HSW 102 Theories of Group Counseling 3
HSW 104 Applications of Group Counseling or  
HSW 202 Theories of Individual Counseling 3
Elective Elective 3
HSW 254 Aging in American Society 3
HSW 211 Human Services Practicum I 6
(18 Credit Hours)

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS CREDIT: 33