Interdisciplinary Gerontology, Certificate of Proficiency
This is an interdisciplinary undergraduate gerontology certificate that allows students to build a unique set of credentials they compose from a menu of existing UVU courses that meet the guidelines set forth by the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE).
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Discipline Core Requirements | 9 Credits | |
| Complete 9 credits from this list of core classes: | 9 | |
| Human Development Life Span SS (3) | ||
or FAMS 1500 | Human Development Life Span SS | |
| Sociology of Aging GI (3) | ||
| The Study of Death Dying and Grieving GI (undefined) | ||
| Elective Requirements | 9 Credits | |
| Complete 6 credits hours from the elective course list: | 6 | |
| Adult Development and Aging (3) | ||
| Physiology of Aging (3) | ||
| Teaching Human Sexuality (3) | ||
or HLSC 2800 | Human Sexuality SS | |
or PSY 2800 | Human Sexuality SS | |
| Fundamentals of Mediation and Negotiation (3) | ||
| Family Dispute Resolution (3) | ||
| Family Life Education Methodology WE (3) | ||
| Family Resource Management (3) | ||
| Women's Health Issues (3) | ||
| International Health GI (3) | ||
| Health Promotion for Older Adults (3) | ||
| Human Diseases (3) | ||
| Epidemiology (3) | ||
| Nursing Practice Simulation and Skills Lab I (2) | ||
or NURS 2415 | Nursing Care of Adults with Common Health Needs Clinical | |
or NURS 3335 | Nursing Care of Individuals with Complex Health Needs Clinical | |
or NURS 3405 | Patient Care Coordination and Management Preceptorship | |
or NURS 4325 | Nursing in the Community Clinical | |
| Nursing Care of the Aging Population (2) | ||
| Palliative Care in Nursing (3) | ||
| Nutrition Through the Life Cycle BB (3) | ||
| Adult Development and Aging (3) | ||
| Abnormal Psychology (undefined) | ||
| Cognitive Psychology (3) | ||
| Introduction to Social Work (3) | ||
| Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (3) | ||
| Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (3) | ||
| Complete any 3 credits from AGHE Competency III (part 11) Internship/Research Courses: | 3 | |
| Internship in Exercise Science (1-8) | ||
| Community Practicum (1-8) | ||
| Health Internship (1-8) | ||
| Promoting Active Senior Lifestyles (2) | ||
| Internship in Nursing (1-3) | ||
| Undergraduate Research in Nursing (1-4) | ||
| Special Topics in Nursing (1-4) 1,2 | ||
| Independent Study in Nursing (1-3) | ||
| Internship Seminar (1) | ||
| Field Placement (1-8) | ||
- 1
If course not already taken.
- 2
Must have departmental approval as course matter rotates.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a Minimum of 18 Semester Credits.
- Overall GPA of 2.0 or above upon graduation.
- Residency hours -- minimum of 5 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| FAMS 1500 or PSY 1100 | Human Development Life Span SS or Human Development Life Span SS | 3 |
| SOC 375G | Sociology of Aging GI | 3 |
| Complete 3 credits hours from the elective course list | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Complete 3 credits hours from the elective course list | 3 | |
| Complete any 3 credits from AGHE Competency III (part 11) Internship/Research Courses | 3 | |
| SW 355G | The Study of Death Dying and Grieving GI | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |