Gerontology, Certificate

Certificate Core Requirements

** Typically open to Psychology majors only.

• BIOL 318 - Biology of Aging Unit(s): 3
• GERN 300 - The Journey of Adulthood Unit(s): 3
• GERN 499 - Gerontology Practicum Unit(s): 1-4 (4 Unit(s) Required)

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• PSY 421 - Psychology of Aging Unit(s): 4 ** OR
• GERN 421 - Psychology of Aging Unit(s): 4

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• SOCI 319 - Aging and Society Unit(s): 4 OR
• GERN 319 - Aging and Society Unit(s): 4

Certificate Electives

Choose courses to total a minimum of 6 units from the following list or as approved by an advisor:*

*With advisor approval, substitution of an appropriate internship done through another department is allowed.

** Typically open to Psychology majors only.

*** Typically open to Sociology majors and minors only, but see department chair.

• BIOL 224 - Human Physiology Unit(s): 4
• KIN 410 - Lifespan Motor Development Unit(s): 3
• PSY 358 - Health Psychology Unit(s): 3-4 **

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• PSY 408 - Transitions in Adult Development Unit(s): 4 ** OR
• GERN 408 - Transitions in Adult Development Unit(s): 4

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• PSY 422 - Seminar in Living and Dying Unit(s): 3-4 ** OR
• GERN 422 - Living and Dying Unit(s): 4

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• SOCI 317 - Emotions and Adult Life Unit(s): 4 OR
• GERN 317 - Emotions and Adult Life Unit(s): 4

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• SOCI 332 - Death and American Culture Unit(s): 4 *** OR
• GERN 332 - Death and American Culture Unit(s): 4

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• SOCI 347 - Social Stratification Unit(s): 4 ***
• SOCI 365 - Human Services Administration Unit(s): 4 ***
• SOCI 381 - Population and Society Unit(s): 4 ***
• SOCI 417 - Sociology of Mental Health and Illness Unit(s): 4 ***
• SOCI 452 - Health Care, Illness, and Society Unit(s): 4 ***
• SOCI 460 - Social Work in the Social World Unit(s): 4 ***
• SOCI 461 - Social Welfare and Social Work Unit(s): 4 ***

Units

Total units in the certificate core: 22

Total Minimum Units in Certificate Electives: 6

Total Minimum Units in Certificate: 28