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    Gerontology Undergraduate Certificate

    The Gerontology Certificate is designed to enable students at the undergraduate level and non-degree seeking students to obtain the certificate in 2-3 semesters of course work. The Gerontology certificate is a fully online program and courses are offered during the fall, spring and summer semesters.

    Apply through undergraduate admissions

    Campus Availability

    • Online Only
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    Program Objectives

    • To provide students with a theoretical introduction to the field of Gerontology theory, application, and research.
    • To provide students with opportunities for clinical internship experiences with older adults in a community setting.
    • To provide public service programs to meet educational, professional, and community needs.
    • To prepare students to meet the physiological, sociological, psychological, and community demands of an ever increasing population of older adults.
    • To integrate distance learning with web based technologies which enhance student exposure to the field of Gerontology.
    • To facilitate understanding of cultural, social, and economic differences in the study of aging.
    • Institute of Healthy Aging
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    Program Questions?

    Pamela Elfenbein
    pamela.elfenbein@ung.edu
    678-717-3688

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