Psychology of Gerontology and Positive Aging Graduate Certificate

This certificate will enhance skills for persons working with older adults in business, medical or social settings.  The student will have a better understanding of physical, psychological and developmental impacts of aging and an enhanced understanding of ethical principles of dealing with potentially vulnerable population.  Contact Lacy Krueger at Lacy.Krueger@tamuc.edu.

The Psychology of Gerontology and Positive Aging Graduate Certificate is fully online and requires admission to the Graduate School and 15 semester hours of graduate courses from the following. 

Requirements to complete the Psychology of Gerontology and Positive Aging Graduate Certificate (15 semester hours)

Requirement to complete graduate certificate program.
PSY 545Developmental Psychology3
or COUN 545 Dev Issues/Strategy in Counseling
PSY 582Cognitive Aging3
PSY 593Health Psychology3
PSY 594Ethical Issues in Organization3
PSY 598Psychology of Gerontology3
Total Hours15

Note: Coursework must be completed at Texas A&M University-Commerce with a 3.0 GPA on all courses used for graduate certificate.  (No Substitutions)  Students may earn the Graduate certificate as a stand-alone program or while enrolled in a separate Master (e.g., Counseling; Clinical-Psychology) or Doctoral Program (e.g., Educational Psychology, Counseling; Higher Education).

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