GERONTOLOGY CERTIFICATE | ST. JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY
155 West Roe Boulevard, Patchogue, NY 11772
Eligibility
Hours
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Fees
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Service area
Nassau County, NY
SUFFOLK County, NY
Description
Designed for adults pursuing various careers in aging, this 12 credit certificate provides gerontological knowledge essential to understanding and serving an older population. This certificate is particularly well suited for professionals who wish to redirect or focus their skills to meet the needs of an aging population. Sample course offerings include: Gerontology; Therapeutic Recreation in Geriatric Settings; The Psychology of Aging; Adult Development and Aging; Practicum in Gerontology; Long Term Health Care Administration; Theology of Death and Dying; Death and Dying; Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias and Program and Resources in Aging. In addition, students will need to complete one field placement in a geriatric setting. Call for more detailed information.
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ST. JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY
Provides a strong academic and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, rooted in a liberal arts tradition that supports provision for career preparation and enhancement. St. Joseph’s University provides affordable private education that serves a diverse population of academically eligible students who live within commuting distance of either the Brooklyn or Patchogue Campus. The 30-acre Long Island Campus, located in Patchogue adjacent to Great Patchogue Lake, is an ideal setting for studying, socializing and partaking in extracurricular activities. Just off of Sunrise Highway, the University is easily accessible from all parts of Long Island. The Brooklyn Campus offers easy access to transit lines and brings students from every part of the New York Metropolitan area to the College each day. Students enjoy the freedom of campus life, while profiting from the many cultural and educational advantages of being in New York City.