Printed : 12 / 15 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 905441
The Gerontology Certi�cate is designed for individuals interested in working with or serving older adults or those currently employed within the aging network . The focus of this certi�cate is to provide general knowledge of the aging process and a means to facilitate healthy , successful aging .
First Semester
10-544-201 GERO : Intro to Gerontology 10-544-203 GERO : Healthy Aging 10-544-206 GERO : Death and Dying 10-544-205 GERO : Alzheimer ' s & Dementia Semester Total
3 3 3 2
11.00
Total Credits 11.00
This program is offered at : Green Bay
Completed application . To learn more about starting this program , please contact an academic advisor at ( 920 ) 498-5444 or ( 888 ) 385-6982 . Attend or view online program pre-registration information session .
10-544-201 GERO : INTRO TO GERONTOLOGY ... provides an opportunity for the student to develop greater awareness and appreciation for aging . Topics addressed include demographic , biological , psychological , and social aspects of the aging process as well as careers within the �eld of aging . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-544-203 GERO : HEALTHY AGING ... overview of practices to promote healthy aging . This course will address nutrition , physical activity and prevention practices as well as an overview of medications commonly prescribed for the older adult . Emphasis will focus around the " well " elderly population and practices identi�ed to address current aging trends . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Spring
10-544-206 GERO : DEATH AND DYING ... study of losses across the lifespan associated with death and dying . Societal and personal views of death , dying , and bereavement and recommendations for healthy transitions in coping with loss will be explored . Course Typically Offered : Fall
10-544-205 GERO : ALZHEIMER ' S AND DEMENTIA DISEASE ... study of Alzheimer ' s disease and other forms of dementia . Students will differentiate between stages of dementia and Alzheimer ' s disease . By analyzing normal brain processes and how these diseases affect brain function , students gain insight on best practices in responding to the needs of this population and their caregivers and loved ones . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Spring
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