For those topics that have a strong community and consumer interest orientation, an evening lecture on the same topic may be presented. In addition, we envision expanding some seminar lectures, by both our faculty and visiting dignitaries, to the media for community outreach. Scholarly Report . A scholarly report must be presented orally to the Gerontology Seminar at a regularly scheduled meeting, and be approved by the Gerontology Faculty before the certificate is awarded. The report is the culmination of the program of studies, and is presented after all certificate courses are taken.
Presentations are open to the public.
Candidates are encouraged to plan a dissertation on a gerontological topic, and to include at least one Gerontology Faculty member on their dissertation committee. Admission to the Program . Candidates must be students in good standing in an approved doctoral program, maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or better, and receive approval to enter the Program in Gerontology from their Graduate Advisor and the Education Committee of the Program in Gerontology. To initiate the process, candidates must provide a one-page statement to the Chair of the Education Committee that explains the students' purpose and interest in obtaining a certificate in gerontology, and their career plans. Certification in the Gerontology Portfolio Program is awarded by the Graduate School upon completion of the requirement for a Ph.D. and the Portfolio Program.