Nov 05, 2024  
USC Catalogue 2021-2022 
    
USC Catalogue 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOGUE]

Gerontology Online Graduate Level Certificate


 

The online graduate certificate in gerontology program provides an opportunity for those with a bachelor’s degree in another profession or discipline who are employed in the field of aging to acquire a greater understanding of gerontology theory and research. The program consists of 16 units of gerontology courses designed to familiarize the student with several areas of the field that relate to professional practice.

Students complete the introductory course, GERO 500 , two of the four required core course areas (GERO 508  or GERO 510  or, GERO 520  or GERO 522 , GERO 530  or GERO 585 , and GERO 540 ), and one elective course in a particular area of interest.

The required courses are delivered via the Internet. The courses are offered in sequential order and are restricted by availability. Continuous registration in the non-degree program is required. Leaves of absence are available for limited times and are excluded from the total time limit. Entering students are encouraged to begin their course of study by taking GERO 500 .

In order to participate in the online courses, students will be required to have access to a multimedia computer with modem, printer and CD-ROM drive; an Internet provider with email and an Internet browser; and word processing software. The department will provide specific details regarding the computer requirements.