Gerontology Undergrad 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

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.

Program Questions?

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

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Gerontology Undergraduate Certificate

Campus Availability

Program Objectives

Program Questions?

Related Programs

Kinesiology major with a Health & Fitness Concentration (B.S.)

Kinesiology (B.S.) with Teacher Certification

Human Services Delivery and Administration (B.S.)