Gerontology
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Program Contact Information
Website: http://nursing.utah.edu/gerontology
Nursing Building, Room 2200
Assistant Dean: Katarina Friberg-Felsted, PhD
katarina.felsted@nurs.utah.edu
Program Manager: Kristen Mahoney
kristen.mahoney@nurs.utah.edu
Phone: 801-587-7605
Program Description
Gerontology is a university-wide interdisciplinary program administered through the College of Nursing and affiliated with the Center on Aging, and is an Institutional Member of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE).
As a basic and applied science, gerontology examines specific changes in older individuals as well as the broader social issues confronting them. The theme of promoting optimal aging and inter-generational relationships throughout the life course influences the teaching, research, and service activities of the faculty. The interdisciplinary university-wide program (since 1972) offers three degrees: 1) the Master of Science, approved by the Board of Regents in 1993, 2) an Undergraduate Minor, 3) Certificate in Gerontology (undergraduate and graduate) for matriculated or non-matriculated students. All degree and certificate programs are offered in an online format. The Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program is the leader for distance education in the field of aging in the Intermountain West.
The Certificate in Gerontology is designed for persons who want to work in the field of aging, those already active in the field, and those who want to apply gerontology to their current field of study. The certificate is available in an online format. The certificate program is flexible in nature, offers direct experience through a supervised field practicum, and opportunities to learn the research process by working directly with faculty.
Program Admissions Requirements
The Gerontology Certificate accepts applications on a rolling basis for matriculated and non-matriculated undergraduate and graduate students, as well as individuals with a graduate degree and to all persons working in the aging field. Students can start the Certificate in any semester. To be eligible for the graduate certificate, students must have already earned a BA or BS degree from an accredited school.
The online application procedure is the same for both undergraduate and graduate certificates. Please refer to https://nursing.utah.edu/programs/gerontology/certificates for more information.