Gerontology |
2022-2023 GRADUATE STUDIES CATALOG
Volume 1: 2022.2023
Effective 1 June 2022 through 31 May 2023
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Graduate Certificate
18 Credit Hours
This program is offered by the College of Science and Health and is only available online.
For information on the general requirements for a certificate, see Certificate Program Policies and Procedures under the Academic Policies section of this catalog.
Program Description
The certificate program in gerontology is designed to expand students' marketability and skills in their chosen profession by providing a broad educational base concerning factors related to the aging of individuals and society. The program was developed on the premise that students and professionals in a variety of disciplines and professions have the greatest potential to meet the pressing needs of the aged and our changing society, provided they are given the requisite training in the application of gerontological knowledge.
Students may pursue the certificate by itself or integrate their certificate studies with an MA degree program. Students enrolled in the MA in gerontology are not eligible to receive the gerontology certificate.
Requirements
The 18 credit hours required for the graduate certificate in gerontology include the following courses:
- GERN 5000 Gerontology (Requisite Course) (3 hours)
- GERN 5600 Economic Issues for Older Adults (3 hours)
- GERN 5620 Physiology of Aging (3 hours)
- GERN 5630 Psychology of Aging (3 hours)
- GERN 5640 Management of Programs for Older Adults (3 hours)
- GERN 5670 Social Science Perspectives in Gerontology (3 hours)
Admission
See the Admission section of this catalog for general admission requirements. Students interested in applying must submit their application online at www.webster.edu/apply. Transcripts should be sent from your institution electronically to transcripts@webster.edu. If this service is not available, send transcripts to:
Office of Admission
Webster University
470 E. Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119
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