Gerontology

The Gerontology Certificate Program allows graduate students in any major program within the university to gain knowledge and skills related to working with the elderly. The Gerontology Certificate is also appropriate for students planning to continue doctoral preparation in gerontology or related areas.

The certificate program requirs completion of at least 23 credit hours from the following list of courses: an approved practicum (HLTH 650); Aging and Health HLTH 613; at least one course in the psychosocial area, and one in the biological/health-related area. You and your advisor choose elective courses and a practicum placement in consultation with the coordinator of the Gerontology Certificate Program.

Eligibility to Apply

The gerontology certificate program accepts students in two categories: those who have been admitted to an advanced degree program at Ohio University and those who possess a bachelor's or an advanced degree but who are not currently in a degree program at Ohio University. If you are not currently seeking an advanced degree from Ohio University, you must meet the following requirements to be considered for unconditional admission to the graduate certificate program:

Earned bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum undergraduate grade-point average (g.p.a.) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on last 90 quarter hours or last 60 semester hours (undergraduates) or an earned graduate or professional degree.
Satisfactory Graduate Record Exami-nation (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission (GMAT) scores if you do not possess a graduate or professional degree.

Application

Degree-seeking graduate student.

If you are currently enrolled as a graduate student seeking an advanced degree at Ohio University, obtain an Application for Update of Program(s) from Graduate Student Services, any dean's office, or the coordinator of the Gerontology Certificate Program. After completing the application and obtaining your advisor's and the program coordinator's signature, turn the form in to Graduate Student Services. Each quarter on your DARS (Degree Audit Report System) you will be able to track your progress in the certificate program.

Nondegree student.

To apply for the certificate program as a nondegree student, submit the following materials:

Two copies of the application for graduate admission, indicating admission as a nondegree student in the Gerontology Certificate Program.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores. This requirement is waived for applicants who have already earned a graduate or professional degree.
Official transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended. (You do not, however, have to send transcripts of any studies at Ohio University.)
An essay identifying your career goals and objectives.
A resume of your professional work experience.
Three letters of recommendation, using the forms found in the back of this catalog, from people who are qualified to evaluate your capability for graduate study.

Submit your completed application, GRE or GMAT scores, nondegree student application fee, and transcripts to the Office of Graduate Student Services, Ohio University, Wilson Hall, Athens, OH 45701-2979.

The essay, resume and letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the gerontology certificate coordinator, School of Recreation and Sport Sciences, Ohio University, Research and Technology Center, Athens, OH 45701-2979.

Required Courses

HLTH 613	Aging and Health (4)
HLTH 650	Practicum (1Ð5)

Plus one course from the psychosocial group and at least one course from the biological/health-related group. Psychosocial Group

EDCE 638 	Gerontological Counseling (3)
HCCF 562F 	The Aged Family (3)
HCCF 580 	Death and Dying (4)
HCCF 689 	Self, Aging, and Society (4)
PHIL 580 	Thinking About Death (4)
PSY  674 	Psychological Aspects of Aging (4)

Biological/Health-Related Group

HLTH 605 	Public Health and Aging (4)
HLTH 640        Administration of Long-Term Care Facilities (4)
HSS  600 	Communicatively Impaired Elderly Patient: Clinical

Assessment and Intervention (4)

HS   511        Special Topics (1Ð4)
PESS 521        Principles of Aging and Physical Activity (4)

Degree-seeking student who complete the program are awarded the gerontology certificate upon graduation, and a notation of the certificate is recorded on the student's transcript. Nondegree students receive a notation of the certificate on their transcripts upon completion of certificate requirements. Upon applying for graduation (for degree-seeking students) or completion of the certificate requirements (for nondegree students), you must contact the program coordinator for verification of completion and the awarding of the certificate. For more information on course offerings or other concerns, contact the coordinator of the gerontology certificate program.

University Publications and Computer Services revised this file (https://www.ohio.edu/~gcat/99-01/areas/gero.htm) December 11, 2000.

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