Gerontology, Graduate Certificate

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The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology is designed to integrate knowledge of gerontology into students’ own disciplinary fields. It is offered for students preparing for a variety of careers in the aging field and for professionals already working in such areas as health care, social services, recreation, government, and business. The certificate program is open to students enrolled in graduate degree programs and in good standing at Georgia State University. In addition, non-enrolled students may apply for the certificate program.

Graduate Certificate-Requirements for Admission

Internal Applicants (Students currently enrolled in graduate degree programs at Georgia State University).
1. The general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences. (An application fee is not required).
2. Two letters of recommendation.
3. A statement of educational and career goals.
4. A current resume.
External Applicants (Those not currently enrolled who plan to pursue the certificate program independently of a degree).
1. The general requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences.
2. Two letters of recommendation.
3. A statement of educational and career goals.
4. A current resume.

Certificate Requirements (18 Hours)

Core Courses (9 Hours)

Select three of the following core courses:

GERO 7110 - Aging Policy and Services 3 Credit Hours
GERO 7200 - Health and the Older Adult 3 Credit Hours
GERO 7260 - Aging Practice, Policy, and Research 3 Credit Hours
GERO 8116 - Sociology of Aging 3 Credit Hours
GERO 8320 - Psychology of Aging 3 Credit Hours

Select Two Elective Courses (6 Hours)

GERO 6475 - Communication and Aging 3 Credit Hours
GERO 7110 - Aging Policy and Services 3 Credit Hours (if not taken in core)
GERO 7200 - Health and the Older Adult 3 Credit Hours (if not taken in the core)
GERO 7260 - Aging Practice, Policy, and Research 3 Credit Hours (if not taken in core)
GERO 8000 - Seminar in Gerontology 3 Credit Hours
GERO 8102 - Life Course Sociology 3 Credit Hours
GERO 8116 - Sociology of Aging 3 Credit Hours (if not taken in the core)
GERO 8119 - Global Aging and Social Policies 3 Credit Hours
GERO 8122 - Death, Dying, and Loss 3 Credit Hours
GERO 8124 - Diversity and Aging 3 Credit Hours
GERO 8130 - Ties that Bind: Family, Intimacy, and Aging 3 Credit Hours
GERO 8200 - Aging Program Administration 3 Credit Hours
GERO 8320 - Psychology of Aging 3 Credit Hours (if not taken in the core)
GERO 8330 - Mental Health and Aging 3 Credit Hours
GERO 8340 - Dementia 3 Credit Hours
GERO 8700 - Special Topics in Gerontology 3 Credit Hours
GERO 8800 - Directed Readings in Gerontology 3 Credit Hours

Internship (3 Hours)

GERO 8910 - Gerontology Internship 1 to 6 Credit Hours or an approved alternate internship course