Gerontology—Certificate
This programme is designed primarily for practitioners who wish to increase, on a part-time basis, their academic qualifications and competence in the field of aging. The Certificate in Gerontology curriculum is composed of 36 credit hours of courses. Enrolment in most courses will be limited. The following is an outline of the programme curriculum.
1. Introductory Requirement
GERO 2013 Introduction to Gerontology
GERO 2023 Multidisciplinary Issues in Aging
2. Required Core Courses
GERO/PSYC 2673 Adult Development and Aging
GERO 2113/SOCI 2523 Sociology of Aging
GERO 3023 Aging and Health
GERO 4013 Seminar in Gerontology
GERO 4023 Advanced Seminar in Gerontology
3. Elective Courses
GERO/PSYC 2643 Adult Psychopathology
GERO/PSYC 2653 Psychopathology Over the Lifespan
GERO/RS 2273 Death and Dying
GERO 3033 Aging and Spirituality
GERO 3043 Recreation, Leisure and Aging
GERO 3053 Qualitative Research Methods
GERO 3063 Aging and Biography
GERO 3073 Narrative Gerontology
GERO 3083 Gender and Aging
GERO 3093 Images of Aging in Film
GERO 3123 Counselling Older Adults
GERO/SCWK 3733 Social Work and Aging
GERO 3103 Special Topics
GERO 3213 Older Adults as Learners
GERO 3223 Family Ties and Aging
GERO 3233 Aging and Tai Chi
GERO 4003 Mental Health and Aging
GERO 4033-6 Independent Study
GERO 4043 Critical Approaches to Nursing Homes
Note: Subject to the approval of the Programme Director and the Registrar, other St. Thomas University or University of New Brunswick courses may be substituted for courses listed in the elective courses groups.