Gerontology
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Total Credits
Minimum Program Hours
Program Graduation Requirements
At least one core course should be completed prior to enrolling in the practicum. The practicum requires 150 clock hours (50 clock hours per credit hour) and can be a research or teaching experience or placement in a public or private community service setting. Students who have previous aging-related work experience (paid or unpaid) can petition the practicum coordinator to waive 1 credit hour (50 clock hours) of the required practicum, thereby reducing the undergraduate certificate required credit hours to 14.
All students must maintain a C grade or better (3.00 GPA) in all core and elective courses.
Certificate Type
Embedded certificates are conferred concurrently with a degree.
Stand Alone certificates are conferred to a student who is not seeking a degree.
Simple Requirements
Individuals interested in earning an undergraduate or graduate certificate in Gerontology but who are not working towards a degree at the University of Utah can complete the requirements for the Undergraduate or Graduate level and earn a Certificate in Gerontology. All non-matriculated students must complete an additional form for non-matriculated status through the University of Utah, Office of Admissions. If the applicant does not hold a BS or BA degree from an accredited school, an Undergraduate Gerontology Certificate can be earned. If the applicant holds a BS or BA degree from an accredited school, application can be made for either an Undergraduate or Graduate Gerontology Certificate.
The Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program does offer a non-credit certificate in Gerontology. Please consult with the Program Director for more information.
For sample programs of study please see: https://nursing.utah.edu/programs/gerontology/certificates/grad-courses