Bachelor of Arts in Human Development
Gerontology Certificate
Students specializing in Aging and Gerontology are preparing themselves for careers in institutions and settings that focus on older individuals. Included are adult day care centers, nursing homes, home care services, community organizations that deliver services to older adults, and many others. The following are instructions for HD majors who have selected theGerontology Certifcate option:
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Complete the core of required HD courses
- Select the HD 420 (rather than the HD 320) option
- Select the HD 498 internship option
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Complete a minor in Program in Aging. Students complete course requirements to minor in the Program in Aging. In addition, the internship required for the HD degree also serves as the final requirement for the student to earn a Gerontology Certificate.
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The following courses are required for the Program in Aging/Gerontology Certificate. Note that two of the courses (HD 203 and HD 498) are included in the required HD core. Other HD courses selected for the Program in Aging may also serve as electives toward the HD degree. However, although courses may fill requirements for both the HD major and the Program in Aging minor, the credit hours cannot be counted more than once.
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FSHN 130 Nutrition for living
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HD 203 Adulthood Through the Older Years
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Psych 363 Psychology of Aging
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Soc 356 Sociology of Aging
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HD 498 Internship
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6 credit hours of approved elective courses (see list of courses below)
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An overall GPA of 2.5 is required for the group of courses required for the Program in Aging/Gerontology Certificate.
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When requirements are completed for both the HD degree and the Program in Aging/Gerontology Certificate, the student is awarded with a Gerontology Certificate. This shows that the student has completed a course of study that focuses on individuals in later life. (Note: This does not mean the student is state certified.)
| HD Core Courses: (29 credit hrs) | ||
| HD 201 | Prenatal Through Age 8 | 3 cr |
| HD 202 | Middle Childhood Through Adolescence | 3 cr |
| HD 203 | Adulthood Through Older Years | 3 cr |
| HD 204 | Family Systems: Understanding Family Interaction | 3 cr |
| HD 310 [M] | Research Approaches to Human Development | 3 cr |
| HD 410 [M] | Public Policy Issues Impacting Families and Individuals | 3 cr |
| HD 420 [M] | Theories of Human Development | 3 cr |
| HD 497 | Professional Preparation | 2 cr |
| HD 498 | Field Placement | 4-8 cr |
| Courses Required for Aging Specialty (12 credit hrs) | ||
| FSHN 130 | Nutrition for Living | 3 cr |
| HD 203 | Adulthood Through the Older Years) OR HD 305 (Gerontology- DDP ONLY) | 3 cr |
| PSYCH 363 | Psychology of Aging | 3 cr |
| SOC 356 | Sociology of Aging and the Life Course | 3 cr |
| Elective Courses (6 credit hrs minimum): | ||
| Select from these approved courses: | ||
| * Aging 412 | Environment & Aging (U of I Crosslist) | 3 cr |
| Econ 455 | The Economics of Health Care | 3 cr |
| FSHN 233 | Human Nutrition | 3 cr |
| FSHN 331 | Nutrition in the Human Life Cycle | 3 cr |
| ** HD 203 | Adulthood Through the Older Years | 3 cr |
| ** HD 305 | Gerontology (DDP ONLY) | 3 cr |
| HD 360 | Death and Dying (DDP ONLY) | 3 cr |
| HF 361 | Health & Wellness | 3 cr |
| HF 484 | Principles of Movement for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 cr |
| MvtSt 264 | Fitness | 3 cr |
| Nur 324 | Nursing Concepts in Acute and Chronic Illness in the Adult | 3 cr |
| Nur 328 | Introductionto Gerontological Nursing | 3 cr |
| Psych 320 | Health Psychology | 3 cr |
| Psych 490 | Cognition and Memory | 3 cr |
| SHS 250 | Perspectives on Disability | 3 cr |
| SHS 489 | Disability and Society | 3 cr |
| Soc 356 | Sociology of Aging | 3 cr |
| Internship (4 credit hrs minimum) | ||
| HD 497 | Professional Preparation | 2 cr |
| HD 498 | Field Placement | 4 cr |
Notes:
* - U of I course, crosslisted.
** - Course can be used for an elective if it isn't used as one of the required courses.
# - Course can only be taken by students in the nursing program.
Certificate in Gerontology
Required:
- Complete Program in Aging Coursework (above)
- Internship (minimum 4 credit hours): Must be related to Gerontology/Aging
For more information please contact:
Dr. Margaret Young
Department of Human Development
Washington State University
513 Johnson Tower
P.O. Box 644852
Pullman, WA 99164-4852
(509) 335-9203
youngm@mail.wsu.edu
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