Interdisciplinary Studies
The College of Health and Public Affairs offers an interdisciplinary graduate certificate in Gerontology.
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
Program Coordinator: Margaret Sauer, M.S.W.School of Social Work, HPA 204, (407) 823-2114.
E-mail: msauer@mail.ucf.edu
Phone: (407) 823-2215 Fax: (407) 823-5697
In recognition of the special needs of elderly citizens, the University of Central Florida offers a twelve-hour interdisciplinary program leading to a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology. The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology (GCG) is administered by the School of Social Work.
Who may be interested?
The program may be of particular interest to people presently employed in the aging field who have a baccalaureate or higher degree and who wish to increase their knowledge of gerontology. Graduate students who are enrolled in health sciences, psychology, social work, nursing, communicative disorders, or sociology, as well as in other areas, such as liberal arts, music education, physical education, or art education, may find the certificate valuable.How is the certificate structured?
Students complete four classes. There is one required course and three electives. In order to keep the interdisciplinary nature, courses must be selected from both the College of Health and Public Affairs and the College of Arts and Sciences.
Required Course—3 Semester Hours:
GEY XXXX Gerontology, An Interdisciplinary Approach
Electives—9 Semester Hours
SYP 6938 Elder Abuse
SPA 6407 Aging and Communication
CLP XXXX Mental Health and Aging
EXP XXXX Human Factors in Aging
HSC 6568 Issues in Geriatric Health Care
NGR XXXX Psychosocial Factors in Health Care Outcomes of the Elderly
PHT 6XXX Gerontology in Physical Therapy Practice*
SYO 6XXX The Welfare State and Aging
SOW 5XXX Aging in the Social-Situational Context
SOW 5XXX Interventions with the Elderly and Their Families
* Physical Therapy majors only
What are the advantages of the GCG?
While the certificate does not prepare the student for a specific occupation in gerontology, those completing the certificate will have an advantage in seeking employment in the field of aging.How to enroll in the Graduate Certificate of Gerontology
Students currently enrolled at UCF as a graduate student need only enroll in the required GCG courses to be in the program. Students who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree (not necessarily at UCF) and who are returning only for the GCG should contact the Graduate Admissions office (407/823-2766) to register as non-degree-seeking in the GCG file.How to receive your certificate
Upon completion of all courses, your name and social security number should be provided to the coordinator of the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology at the School of Social Work (407-823-2114). Include information about how you would like your name to appear on the certificate and your current mailing address. A Completion of Certificate form (available at http://www.graduate.ucf.edu) should be completed so that a certificate can be prepared. You may receive your certificate after completion of courses.
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