Gerontology

Interdisciplinary Certificate Program

www.west.asu.edu/chs/grn

602/543-6642

FAB S117

Richard Gitelson, Director

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Professor: Vaughan

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Professor: Strom

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Assistant Professor: Kang

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Associate Professor: Fitzpatrick

Assistant Professors: Bushfield, McCabe

Lecturer: Ealy

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Professors: Kronenfeld, Kulis

Associate Professors: Keith, Miller-Loessi, Sullivan

The Gerontology Program is a university-wide, multidisciplinary program designed so that students may take course work at any of the four ASU campuses and apply it toward the graduate Certificate in Gerontology or the minor in Gerontology. The program has an affiliated faculty of more than 50 members housed in more than 20 different departments throughout the university. Courses related to aging are taught by faculty who are active contributors to research, theory, and public policy and practice.

Program activities are designed for students who wish to study the psychological, sociological, biological, and policy-related aspects of aging, as well as for those interested in the health, economic, and social concerns of older people. Students study the aging process from multiple perspectives and develop knowledge and skills to prepare them for careers in an aging society. Students may also gain practical experience in working with older adults through field-based experiences and internships.

Since older Americans are becoming an increasing percentage of the population, there is a growing need for professionals with gerontology expertise. This is especially the case in Arizona due to the large number of retirement communities located here. Careers are available in a broad range of fields, including recreation, social work, nursing, counseling, public policy, and long-term care administration.

MINOR IN GERONTOLOGY

The minor in Gerontology requires 18 semester hours of course work. The Gerontology minor is designed to explore the study of aging from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students select two of the three gerontology core courses and four additional aging-related courses that are approved as electives. The Gerontology Program allows double counting of courses from the student’s major in the minor; however, students should consult with their major department to determine if it has more stringent requirements. A 2.50 GPA or higher must be earned in the six courses.

Undergraduates may begin taking courses for the minor upon completion of 56 semester hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.

Core Courses

GRN 400 Perspectives on Aging SB (3)

Choose one of the following courses (3)

GRN 420 Health Aspects of Aging SB¹ (3)

PGS 427 Psychology of Aging SB (3)

Electives

Electives² (12)

Total 18

¹ An approved course can be substituted.

² All courses carrying a GRN prefix can be counted as elective courses in the program. A list of elective courses carrying other disciplinary prefixes that may be used toward completion of the minor and certificate in gerontology is available from the Gerontology Program office.

GRADUATE PROGRAM

The Gerontology Program offers a professional graduate Certificate in Gerontology. Consult the ASU Graduate Catalog for information about the program.

For more information, call 602/543-6642, or access the program Web site at www.west.asu.edu/chs/grn.

Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of courses offered but not specifically listed in this catalog, see Omnibus Courses.

Graduate-Level Courses. For information about courses numbered from 500 to 799, see the Graduate Catalog, or access www.asu.edu/aad/catalogs on the Web. In some situations, undergraduate students may be eligible to take these courses; for more information, see Graduate-Level Courses.