Undergraduate Certificate in Gerontology


AVAILABLE: Online
REQUIRED CREDITS: 25
LOCATIONS and START DATES: Online: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer


Is the undergraduate certificate in Gerontology program for me?

If you're interested in issues related to aging and want to work with older adults, CityU's online certification program in Gerontology is a great way to go. Health care and human services providers, case managers or counselors who want to boost their skills may all benefit from this program.

You can earn many of City University of Seattle's degrees, endorsements and certificates online. The Gerontology certificate is an online certificate program which still allows you access to all of CityU's great resources. You will log in to get assignments, discuss topics with your classmates, collaborate on projects and check your grades. Basically, everything you do in class but without the commute.

What can I do with my undergraduate certificate in Gerontology?

As the Baby Boomer generation approaches retirement, people who have skills and knowledge related to aging will be in demand. Our Gerontology certification program will help you understand the biological, social and psychological aspects of aging, and prepare you to work with elderly adults in most any setting, including hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living facilities. You can also use this program as a stepping stone to more education in human services or gerontology.

Why CityU?

  • Because you want an education that's relevant to what's happening in the real world, right now.
  • We offer one of the few undergraduate certificate programs that focuses solely on the issues of aging.
  • Our faculty teach what they do for a living, not just what's in the book. They're smart, successful people who can help you get there, too.
  • You can get an education without sacrificing your lifestyle. Complete your coursework on a schedule that works best for you.

How to get started:

  1. Chat with an admissions advisor or call 888.42.CityU
  2. Order your official transcripts from other schools you attended
  3. Apply now
Be sure to talk with academic advisor to see if there are other requirements for your program.

Employment Outlook

"Jobs as social and human services assistants are expected to grow much faster than average, and employment opportunities are excellent for applicants with appropriate postsecondary education. It is also noted that generally a bachelor's degree is not required for entry, but employers increasingly demand work and/or education beyond high school."
–US Department of Labor, August 2006

"Between 2000 and 2030, the percentage of the population in Washington state of adults over age 65 is expected to grow by 136%, making it the fastest-growing population segment in the state."
–US Census Bureau, April 2005

Quotes:

"The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been."
–Madeleine L'Engle

"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
–Abraham Lincoln
Content Area (25)
PSY 323
Psychological Testing (5)
PSY 421
Interviewing and Counseling Skills (5)
PSY 423
Health Issues in Aging (5)
PSY 497
Special Populations' Practicum (5)
SOC 318
Gerontology (5)