Gerontology
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Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
The University of Pittsburgh Council on Aging has collaborated to create a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology. The program is designed to serve professionals in diverse disciplines, in a variety of industries, who are interested in acquiring basic knowledge about gerontology and geriatrics, and specialized knowledge of aging and aging processes in their particular disciplines or occupations.
Information Sessions
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Dates:
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Tuesday, April 3rd
Tuesday, April 10th
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Time:
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5:30 to 6:30 pm |
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Location:
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University Center for Social and Urban Research
3343 Forbes Avenue, Oakland
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Register today by calling 412-624-1019, visiting us online at www.cgs.pitt.edu, or
e-mailing us at bissell@pitt.edu.
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On-Line Gerontology Certificate
Traditional Gerontology Certificate
To learn more contact Jennifer Bissell.
You can pursue a certificate to gain credentials and skills in a specific area of study. You can enroll solely in a certificate program or pursue a certificate along with a degree program. You can often apply credits you earn for the certificate toward a degree program.
Stay competitive in your field with specialized knowledge of aging and the aging process. Adapt your delivery of services, programs, or products with in-depth knowledge of the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of an aging population as well as specialized knowledge in the discipline of your choice. Choose a specialization track in Dentistry, Law, Mental Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy/ Rehabilitation, Public Health, Social Work, Gerontechnology or one of the multidisciplinary tracks (i.e., General; Prevention and Healthy Aging).
