Gerontology at Appalachian State University

US Older Population, 1890-2050 (in millions)

Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology is designed for three types of students:

1) those currently working in aging/human services who need or desire formal training in
Gerontology, but not a Masters Degree;

2) those in related Masters Degree programs, whose value to employers would be raised
by formal training in Gerontology;

3) those who are interested in graduate training in Gerontology but aren't yet certain
whether or not they want a Masters Degree.

The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology includes a 9 semester hour core, plus 6 semester hours of electives in one of five interest areas.

A. Core Curriculum (and semesters offered)

SOC 5400 (f): Sociology of Adult Development and Aging
SOC 5420 (s): Health Care and Aging
SOC/SW 5551 (f): Social Context of Services to Older Adults

B. Interest Areas and Courses (and semesters offered)
(r=required, e=elective for Masters Degree in [interest area])

Business Administration – choose 6 semester hours from:
BUS 5150 (f): Executive Skills Development I (1.5 s.h.; r-MBA)
BUS 5450 (s): Executive Skills Development I (1.5 s.h.; r-MBA)
BUS 5400 (s): Marketing Strategies and Applications (r-MBA)
BUS 5550 (s): Organizational Management (r-MBA)

Interpersonal/Group Dynamics – choose two of:
PSY 5562 (s): Psychology of Aging
HPC 5110 (s): Multicultural Counseling (r-HPC)
HPC 5680 (f odd years): Counseling the Aging (e-HPC)
HPC 5220 (f/s): Counseling Theories and Techniques (r-HPC)

Health Care Management – choose 6 semester hours from (a) or (b):

(a) Health Care Management
HCM 5550 (f/s): Health Care Policy
HCM 5560 (f/s): Issues in Health Care Administration
HCM 5570 (f): Health Care Financing
HCM 5580 (s): Health Services Program Evaluation and Research

(b) Long Term Care Administration
HCM 5550 (f/s): Health Care Policy
SOC 5900 (f/s/ss): Field Experience Internship (Administrator in Training)
(3 semester hours or 6 semester hours over two semesters)

Home and Social Environments – choose two of:
FCS 5210 (s odd years): Nutrition for the Elderly (e-FCS)
SOC/FCS 5315 (on demand): Housing for the Elderly (e-FCS)
FCS 5551 (f): Families in Later Life (e-FCS)
RM 5560 (s): Leisure and Aging

Public Management – choose two of:
PS 5180 (s): Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation (r-MPA)
PS 5260 (f): Organization Theory and Behavior (r-MPA)
PS 5665 (s): Public Management (e-MPA)

For more information, contact the Graduate Gerontology Program Director,
Dr. Ed Rosenberg (828-262-6146)
RosenbergE@Appstate.edu