Gerontology - Certificate of Achievement
Description The Gerontology Certificate of Achievement program supports a widespread community, state, and national need by developing and empowering an aging-minded workforce to address demographic shifts in the population. As an inherently interdisciplinary field, this program provides a foundational understanding of the biopsychosocial mechanisms that affect aging, and exposes students to the seemingly unlimited opportunities within the field of gerontology. Students completing this program are prepared to immediately join the growing workforce of elderly direct care service. Program Learning Outcomes Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to: Describe the