Graduate Gerontology Certificate – CTGERG

Department of Social and Public Health
Athens Campus (Main Office)
Grover Center W324
Athens, Ohio 45701
740.593.4675
sph@ohio.edu

Delivery Mode: Athens Campus

Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring, Summer

Enrollment Eligibility: Degree-seeking students or non-degree status

Certificate Overview

The multi-disciplinary graduate certificate in gerontology addresses the educational needs of graduate students and professionals not only in health care but a variety of disciplines who work with the aging or elderly population who have already earned a bachelor’s or graduate degree. The Graduate Gerontology Certificate allows students in any graduate program within the university to gain knowledge and skills related to working with the elderly, and it provides an opportunity for those who possess a bachelor’s or an advanced degree to gain the same knowledge and skills even if they are not currently seeking an advanced degree. It is appropriate for students planning to continue doctoral preparation in gerontology or related areas. The typical or expected time to completion is two semesters.

Certificate Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• describe life course events and transitions that shape older adulthood.

Opportunities upon Completion

This certificate is applicable to many career options including business, exercise physiology, family studies, government, health sciences, hearing, speech language sciences, medicine, nursing, physical therapy, psychology, recreation, sociology, or social work.

Admission Requirements

No additional requirements beyond university graduate admission requirements.

International Students

This certificate program does not permit full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 cannot be issued based on admission to this program alone.

Completion Requirements

Complete the practicum and at least 12 hours from the elective courses, for a total of 15 credit hours.