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How do I get started in this program?
Requirements for Certificate Entry
- 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.
What are my courses?
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.
Total Credits
11
- Curriculum Note: All courses must be passed with a C.
Certificate Outcomes
- Direct Service Provider works "one-on-one" with older adults and their families to provide services.
- Life Enrichment Provider works in small groups or "one-on-one" with older adults to engage and promote fulfillment.
- Advocate: Embrace aging and longevity holistically and optimistically.
What else do I need to know about the program?
Note
- The entire certificate is available in an online delivery format.
- The Introduction to Gerontology course (10-544-201) is offered every semester (Summer/Fall/Spring) and recommended as the first course in the certificate. This course may be taken concurrently with any of the other courses in the certificate.
- No final grade lower than a "C" is acceptable in any of the (10-544-xxx) courses.