The faculty of the Gerontology Program at Bowling Green State University represent a cross-section of social science degrees in Family Science, Psychology, and Sociology. The faculty have experience in theoretical and applied gerontology through a wide array of agencies and institutions. The gerontology faculty at Bowling Green have experience in the administration of senior housing and long-term care, senior citizen centers, adult day care centers, research institutes, and other gerontological settings. Prerequisites to Graduate Work Formal training in gerontology is not a prerequisite to admission. Individuals currently enrolled in graduate degree programs at the University and those whose occupations bring them into contact with older adults are eligible to apply to the Certificate Program.
Careful attention is given to the personal statement accompanying the application.
Certificate Requirements Students must complete 15 semester hours of approved courses to earn the Certificate. No internship is required for the Certificate. Students are encouraged to select remaining courses to build the certificate to their professional needs by working with the Gerontology Program and other departments.