Certificate
The gerontology certificate curriculum meets the continuing educational needs of providers and users of services to older citizens. Applicants may be employees in the field of gerontology or elderly citizens themselves, hospital administrators, or students enrolled in other programs at the College. For more information, contact the Program Coordinator Jonah Cohen at (203) 285-2289 or by email jcohen@gwcc.commnet.edu.
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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Course #
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Title
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Credits
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BIO* 113
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Physiology of Aging
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3
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PSY* 109
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Psychology of Aging (S)
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3
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SOC* 114
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Sociology of Aging (F)
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3
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Electives
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(Choose twofrom below)
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6
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Total Credit Hours
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15
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Electives
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Course #
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Title
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HSE* 247
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Supervisors' Seminar (S)
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3
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PSY* 210
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Death and Dying
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3
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SOC* 115
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Nutrition and Aging (S)
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3
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(F) Offered fall semester
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(S) Offered spring semester
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