Health Science: Gerontology Certificate

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The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology is designed for healthcare professionals looking to advance into management or those with management backgrounds looking to transition into healthcare, with a particular focus on the needs of the aging population.

Required Courses - 16 units

GERO 500 - Foundations of Gerontology Units: 3
GERO 501 - Management of Older Adults Services Units: 3
MHA 500 - History and Context of Healthcare Administration Units: 3
MHA 504 - Healthcare Policy Units: 3
MHA 509 - Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Healthcare Units: 4

Electives - 3 units

Complete one from the following:
GERO 502 - Health Assessment and Case Management of Older Adults Units: 3
GERO 503 - Mental Health and Aging Units: 3
MHA 512 - Internship in Healthcare Units: 3 *
*This course will be required if the applicant does not have healthcare experience.