Gerontology is the study of the elderly and of the aging process.
Majors from any field may enhance their credentials and their ability to work with the elderly a fast-growing population through the Gerontology Certificate Program. Students examine influences on the roles and quality of life of the elderly as well as physical and psychological aspects of aging. Courses investigate perceptions about the elderly in various societies and how the experiences of older people differ according to culture, ethnicity, class, and gender. Students complete a practicum that gives them experience working with the elderly. Completion of the Gerontology Certificate Program is noted on the student s transcript, and students receive a certificate acknowledging their attainment.