In addition to the requirements of the school and the major upon which the concentration
is built, the following four units - a minimum of 15 credits - are required. Courses
are all 3 credits, except as noted.
Certificate Requirements: Two of the following - 6 credits
SOCI 2511 Growing Older: The Sociology of Aging
NUTH 3102 Gerontological Nursing
SOWK 1911 Introduction to Gerontology
Electives: Two of the following - 6 credits
PSYC 1214 Adult Development
RELS 2316 Theology of Death
NUTH 4440/ CORE3912 Care of the Dying- Healthcare Interventions for Body, Mind and
Soul
SOWK 1912 Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
NUTH1102 Lifespan Context for Health of Diverse Individuals and
- Note – One of the courses not taken as a requirement can also be used as an elective
if all three are taken by a student.
- Only one requirement OR elective can also be used as a requirement OR elective for
a major or a minor.
Internship
An internship (practicum or clinical) in direct service or research is required of
all students. Students in majors that have internship requirements need not do another
internship but must complete their required clinical or practicum in aging. Students
in majors not requiring an internship must complete an internship. Contact the director
of the gerontology certificate to plan for satisfaction of the internship requirement
PRIOR to the start of the internship. 3 credits minimum
Additional electives (not required) – May be substituted for an elective with prior
permission.
Students wishing to supplement the required courses should consider the following
courses:
ANTH 2224 Health and Medicine: An Anthropological Approach
PSYC 2212 Developmental Psychology
RELS 2511 Christian Values and Health Issues
SOCI 2813 Self and Society
