Gerontology
Gerontology is the study of aging with a focus on older adults. Indiana State offers a Gerontology Certificate and Minor. The Indiana State Gerontology Certificate and Minor are designed for professionals or students in any field who interact with older adults in a professional, community, or personal capacity. Required Courses provide knowledge, experiential learning, and reflection to enhance success in careers with older adults. Courses include topics such as: the aging process, health, quality of life, death, and dying.
All courses are offered online every fall and spring
Certificate
PSY 101 or SOC 101 or EPSY 221 (3 credits) - General Psychology
EPSY 303 or AHS 302 (3 credits) - Health and Aging
EPSY 413 or AHS 413 (3 credits) - Death, Dying, & Quality of Life
Minor
PSY 101 or SOC 101 or EPSY 221 (3 credits) - General Psychology
EPSY 303 or AHS 302 (3 credits) Health and Aging
EPSY 305 or AHS 305 (3 credits) Society and Aging
EPSY 413 or AHS 413 (3 credits) Death, Dying, & Quality of Life
EPSY 450 (1 credit) Professional Experience
EPSY 451 (2 credits) Gerontology Practicum
or equivalent in student’s major
Non-degree students
How to apply for the certificate
The non-degree application is for applicants who wish to take courses for credit—but do not intend to pursue an Indiana State University degree.
Current students
How to declare the minor or certificate
Any student pursuing an Indiana State University degree can minor in Gerontology or complete a Gerontology certificate.
All majors are welcome!
If you are interested in completing the Gerontology minor or certificate, it will need to be added in degree works.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Whitney Nesser
Bayh College of Education
Applied Clinical and Educational Sciences
812-237-8753
whitney.nesser@indstate.edu