Gerontology Program
The Graduate
Certificate in Gerontology meets the needs of students interested
in the process of aging,
incorporating theoretical
principles with practical applications. Our program’s goal
is to graduate
students who understand the basic processes of aging,
apply theoretical approaches to aging
to their particular fields
and circumstances, and can evaluate information about older adults
from various sources and perspectives.
This Certificate in Gerontology meets the standards for gerontology programs
of the
Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE), the professional
organization of
post-secondary gerontology programs in the United States.
Prospective
students are drawn from allied health professions, social work,
counseling, as well as
sociology, biology, and psychology majors.
Prospective students might also include:
• Accountants
or financial planners evaluating the effects of aging on financial
trends.
• Educational administrators focusing on the needs and interests of older
students.
• Interior/product designers concentrating on design principles
that reflect an understanding of the aging process.
• Health or athletic trainers focusing on older adult wellness, tailoring
programs to meet needs and abilities of the elderly.
• Advertisers or marketers evaluating spending and entertainment trends
of older populations.
2008
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology flyer from the UNCG Graduate
School
Post-Baccalaureate
Certificate in Gerontology Plan
of Study for students accepted before Summer 2008.