Certificate and Minor in Gerontology
The Gerontology certificate/minor is an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to enhance the qualifications and skills of students and practicing professionals entering or already in careers that involve working with or providing services to older adults. Any student interested in this Vancouver campus program should contact the Academic Coordinator for Human Development (360 546-9740).
Required courses:
A minimum of 18 semester credits, which must include the following:
| HD 305 | Gerontology | 3Cr. |
| Biol 140 | Nutrition for Living | 3 |
| Pol S 436 | Disability, Aging, and Public Policy | 3 |
| Psych 490 | Cognition and Memory | 3 |
Elective courses:
At least 6 additional semester credits from the following courses:
| Biol 407 / W ST 407 | Biology of Women (prerequisites: Biol 102 or 106 and Chem 105 or 106) | 3Cr. |
| HD 360 | Death and Dying | 3 |
| HD 412 | Adult Development and Learning | 3 |
| HD 498 | Field Placement (required for the Certificate) | 3 |
| Neuro 301 | Exploring the Brain (prerequisite: Chem 101 and Biol 107) | 3 |
| Nurs 477 | Health Care Ethics | 2-3 |
| Psych 320 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| Psych 363 | Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| Psych 372 | Introduction to Physiological Psychology (prerequisite: Biol 102 or 107) | 3 |
| Soc 556 | Sociology of Aging (permission required) | 3 |
NOTE: A final grade of C or better is required in all courses.
