Gerontology Certificate of Competence

Required Courses		Credit Hours
SOC125/SWK128	Introduction to Gerontology *	3
SOC126/SWK129	Psychosocial Aspects of Aging *	3
6
Elective Courses (Required to select one course from each area below.)
Social Services and Human Development:
FIN223	Estate and Income Tax Planning	3
HIT230	Healthcare Delivery in the US	2
OTA223	Life Span Development	5
PSY123	Human Growth and Development	3
SWK230	Social Services for the Elderly	3
Health and Aging Health Policy:
BIO122	Anatomy and Physiology	4
BIO123	Principles of Human Structure and Function	5
BIO127	Human Biology	4
FIN222	Retirement Planning for Employees	3
MAT231	Reimbursement for Healthcare Services	3
11 - 16 **

* HSST students must register for the required courses using the SWK prefix; non-HSST students must register using the SOC prefix.

** Credit hours required for completion of the certificate of competency varies. Most students will only need to complete two courses, 6 credit hours, in addition to their degree requirements.