Law-related courses taken by program participants at other institutions will be evaluated for their applicability to the certificate. No more than two courses taken at other institutions may be applied toward any certificate. Students should contact the Distance Education office for an application. If you are interested in a career dealing with the law as it pertains to the elderly, then Penn State's Legal Issues for Those Dealing with the Elderly Certificate program is for you. The program is a structured series of courses designed to assist students preparing for careers in health care, social service, or business fields.
Emphasis is placed on working with the elderly client.
The program consists of seven courses, six of which must be completed for the certificate. If a student cannot take the five required courses in the prescribed order because of time, transportation, or other logistical problems, the courses may be taken out of order. However, those who elect to do this should realize that instructors may assume that certain basic legal terminology and principles have been mastered. This publication is available in alternative media on request. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.