Gerontology
Certificate
Program
Alabama A&M University
Department of Social Work, Psychology, and Counseling
Parameters of the
Certificate Program
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18-HOUR CONTINUING EDUCATION CERTIFICATE TO
BENEFIT PROFESSIONALS PRESENTLY WORKING IN OR
PURSUING THE FIELD OF GERONTOLOGY
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INSTRUCTION PROVIDED BY FACULTY AND CLINICIANS
WITH EXPERTISE IN GERIATRICS
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PROVIDES AN ACADEMIC FOUNDATION IN THE FIELD
OF GERONTOLOGY
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PROGRAM VALIDATES PROFESSIONALS’ KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, ABILITIES WITH THE GERIATRIC POPULATION
WHO SHOULD
PARTICIPATE?
• Practicing professionals
• Non-traditional students
• Individuals in pursuit of employment
in Geriatrics
• Professional Caregivers
• Individuals genuinely interested in
aging
Statistics Regarding Aging
• The older population--persons 65 years or older--numbered
39.6 million in 2009
• By 2030, there will be about 72.1 million older persons, more
than twice their number in 2000
• Over one in every eight, or 12.9%, of the population is an
older American
• Persons reaching age 65 have an average life expectancy of
an additional 18.6 years (19.9 years for females and 17.2
years for males
• About 30% (11.3 million) of noninstitutionalized older
persons live alone (8.3 million women, 3.0 million men
There is an on-going need for helping professionals with
the aging population.
Department of Health and Human Services
Administration on Aging (6-30-2010)
Certificate Program
Core Classes (18 Hours)
(each class is 3 hrs.)
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Introduction to Gerontology
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Biology and Health of Aging
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Psychological Aspects of Aging
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Social Aspects of Aging
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Estate Planning/Legal Aspects of Aging
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Death, Dying, and Bereavement
Class Reviews
“Excellent classes” – Fall
2012 participant
“The instructors were very
knowledgeable and
personable.” – Spring 2013
participant
Certificate Program
SPRING 2014 CLASS SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY 28, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Introduction to Gerontology
Biology and Health of Aging
MARCH 28, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Psychological Aspects of Aging
Social Aspects of Aging
APRIL 25, 2014
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Death, Dying and Bereavement
Estate Planning/Legal Aspects of Aging
12:00 p.m. – 12:50 pm is lunch on your own.
Cost: $70.00 per class
Classes may be taken in sequence towards the certificate in Gerontology
or taken individually for 3 contact hours.
For more information…
Center for Extended Studies
(Adult and Continuing Education)
Alabama A&M University
P.O. Box 579 Normal, AL 35762
256-372-5753
odees@aamu.edu
Professor Donna Gibson
donna.gibson@aamu.edu