Gerontology Certificate
60 hours program

Advanced Gerontology Certificate
120 hours program

UW-La Crosse Continuing Education and Extension

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Gerontology Certificate Program - 60 hours program

The Gerontology Certificate Program consists of 60 hours of core workshops covering a broad range of knowledge related to aging. Participants will be able to complete the program in approximately one year. Topics to be covered include:

• Essentials of Gerontology

• Social Issues of Aging

• Psychology of Aging

• Drugs and Aging

• Physiology of Aging

Advanced Gerontology Certificate Program - 120 hours program

The Advanced Gerontology Certificate Program is designed to give  participants a depth of knowledge through core workshops and allows for individual focus through elective workshops and work practicum. It will take approximately two years to complete all aspects of this certificate. The Advanced Gerontology Certificate has three components:

• 48 hours of required core workshops

• 52 hours of elective workshops

• 12-20 hours of work practicum

Benefits

• Builds skills and competencies for individual effectiveness

• Enhances marketability of each professional

• Fulfills continuing education requirements for many professionals

• Develops an interdisciplinary perspective on aging

• Creates a network for sharing of expertise

The Gerontology Certificate Programs are designed to meet the needs of working adults. Workshops will be offered in the evening and afternoon in varying lengths of time. All workshops carry Continuing

Education Units (CEUs) and are not graded. Workshops are open to all.

Print a Gerontology Application Form to Mail.

“Participating in the program impacted the way I do my job. It gave me a strong knowledge base and also allowed me to network with other professionals.”

• Gerontology Graduate   

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