Gerontology - Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology (GCG) is an online Graduate Certificate program that provides students with an opportunity to learn about aging processes and individuals across the life course as well as explore a wide range of perspectives in gerontology. Certificate students will be able to understand and apply gerontological knowledge on social, psychological, and physical aspects of aging by taking multidisciplinary FCS (Family and Consumer Sciences) courses focusing on aging and older adults. The Certificate will enhance the credentials of students for careers, which respond to educational needs and career demands for a growing aging population in our global society.
Program Standards: The GCG program adheres to the Program of Merits (POM) guidelines provided by the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education, under the Gerontological Society of America. Program Affiliation: The GCG program is housed within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University. This department is the only comprehensive FCS unit on the campus of a land-grant university in North Carolina and is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).
Admissions Requirements: Applicants for admission have earned a B.A. or B.S. with a grade-point average of 2.6 or better. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required. Up to 12 hours of the courses earned in the certificate program may transfer into a graduate degree program at N.C. A&T, if applicable.
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Gerontology Certificate Curriculum:
Core courses (6 credits):
- FCS 627 Adult Development and Aging 3 Credits
- FCS 628 Cultural Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Issues in Gerontology 3 Credits
Electives (6 credits) -- Choose 2 Electives:
- FCS 614 Housing for an Aging Society 3 Credits
- FCS 615 Resource Management for Older Adults 3 Credits
- FCS 640 Geriatric Nutrition 3 Credits
- FCS 687 Functional Apparel Design 3 Credits
- FCS 769 Special Topics 3 Credits
Total Credit Hours: 12
Mode of Delivery: Online
Contact Information:
Department Chair:
Dr. Muditha Senanayake
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Graduate Program Coordinator:
Dr. Sung-Jin Lee
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