Certificate in Health Studies

Program Overview

The Certificate in Health Studies and Gerontology offers 18 credits of coursework exploring the social aspects of health and aging. Required courses include Introduction to Social Gerontology and Health and the Family. Students can choose from a range of electives, such as Medical Anthropology and Sociology of Medicine. The certificate prepares graduates for careers in social work, gerontology, public health, and healthcare administration.

Program Outline

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Structure:

The Certificate in Health Studies and Gerontology consists of 18 credits:

• 6 credits of required courses:
• SOCI 2036: Introduction to Social Gerontology (3 credits)
• SOCI 3186: Health and the Family (3 credits)
• 12 credits of elective courses:
• Choose from the following list:
• ANTH 3026: Medical Anthropology (3 credits)
• ANTH 3046: The Living and the Dead (3 credits)
• SOCI 2196: Sociology of Medicine (3 credits)
• SOCI 2027: Sociology of Nursing (3 credits)
• SOCI 3057: Demography: Introduction to Population Studies (3 credits)
• SOCI 3156: Women and Age (3 credits)
• SOCI 3166: The Social Determinants of Health (3 credits)
• SOCI 3167: Society and Mental Disorder (3 credits)
• SOCI 3176: Age, Health, and Work I (3 credits)
• SOCI 3177: Age, Health, and Work II (3 credits)
• SOCI 4137: Selected Topics in Aging (3 credits)
• The certificate focuses on the social aspects of health and aging, including topics such as social gerontology, health and the family, medical anthropology, and the sociology of medicine.
• The certificate is designed to prepare students for careers in a variety of health-related fields, including social work, gerontology, public health, and healthcare administration.