The 15-semester hour Graduate Certificate in Gerontology was designed by the college to prepare students to help promote successful aging among the elderly. Adopting a multidisciplinary approach, the Certificate curriculum acknowledges the role of biological, psychological, and social influences on older adults' well-being. For a variety of student career goals, the Certificate Program provides knowledge of gerontology that is applicable to all business, professional, and personal situations involving older adults. 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. Applicants seeking admission to the certificate program should follow the university's instructions for Graduate Admissions.
Careful attention is given to the personal statement accompanying the application.
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.