Gerontology
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Minimum Program Hours
Program Graduation Requirements
Please note that 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 undergraduate students must maintain a C grade or better 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.
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 Undergraduate or Graduate requirements and earn a Certificate in Gerontology. All non-matriculated students must apply 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.
For sample programs of study please see: https://nursing.utahhealth.acsitefactory.com/programs/gerontology/certificates/undergrad-courses