Specialist in Aging Certificate

A. Sociology (3 credits)

• AGE 202 - Introduction to Gerontology (3)

B. Health (6 credits)

• AGE 350 - Health and Aging (3)
• AGE 352 - Chronic Illness and Aging (3)

C. Psychology (3 credits)

D. Policy and Administration (3 credits)

One from:

• AGE 306 - Politics of Aging (3).
• AGE 378 - Organization and Administration of Long-Term Care (3).

E. Social Work (3 credits)

One from:

• SWR 320 - Death, Dying and Bereavement (3)
• SWR 338 - Social Work with the Aged (3)

F. Practicum/Internship or Independent Research (1-3 credits)

One to three credits (depending on experience), with a minimum grade of B- (2.7) from:

• AGE 390 - Aging Internship/Capstone (3)

Note

If completing the minor along with a PHHS major, 9 additional credits beyond major requirements must be completed in order to qualify for both the major and the minor.