college of Health Professions
Gerontology
Explore aging and help older adults thrive in their communities. Add a minor or certificate that combines gerontology study with experiential learning focused on older adults’ lives and needs.
Gerontology at Findlay
Why study Gerontology at Findlay?
Study aging from biological, psychological, social, spiritual, and economic perspectives. Findlay offers Gerontology as a certificate or minor for students and professionals interested in working with older adults.
- Explore aging broadly. Examine quality of life, health, and how experiences of aging differ across communities and cultures.
- Learn through experience. A course includes a 16-hour experiential project, and students may choose an elective 150-hour gerontology internship.
- Choose your credential. Explore the two-semester certificate or add the minor to a bachelor’s degree.
Gerontology study can support work with older adults in community, health, and social service settings. Some roles require additional credentials or experience.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Gerontology by the Numbers
2
Semesters
The gerontology program can be completed in two semesters.
18
Required credits
Listed for the Gerontology program.
College of health professions
At a Glance
College
College of Health Professions
Degree
Minor in Gerontology or Certificate in Gerontology
Format
On-Campus, Online or Hybrid
Required credits
18 Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
Students earning a minor or certificate in Gerontology must complete the required courses. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog.
opportunities
Hands-On Experience
The gerontology minor/certificate houses a course that has a 16-hour experiential project embedded within the course. Students have had opportunities to plan specific programming for outside organizations, work with older adults in the community on story-telling projects and assess their home communities to determine age-friendliness. There is also an elective for a 150-hour gerontology internship should students choose to participate.
beyond graduation
Careers
Gerontology study can support work with older adults in community programs, health services, and social service settings. Some roles require additional credentials or experience.
- Aging services program assistant
- Community health worker serving older adults
- Senior services case aide
- Recreation or wellness program coordinator
Explore related occupations and typical entry requirements in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for social and human service assistants and community health workers.
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