Gerontology school training courses in Elizabeth, NJ (public, in-house or online)

This certificate is for students who have, or who are simultaneously earning, a college degree of at least an Associates level. They are expected to have taken an introductory English course such as ENG 101, and Introductory Psychology and Sociology courses, or to obtain the permission of the program coordinator and professors of related courses.



Class Information: Courses in the Gerontology program meet requirements toward certification by the National Certification Council fo...

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The Certificate in Gerontology represents a specialization in the field of gerontology. It is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who work with older adults by providing an educational experience that is multidisciplinary in nature.

With the population aging at a rapid rate, the number of individuals over 65 will more than double by the year 2020. The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing, new jobs are b...

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The Certificate in Gerontology represents a specialization in the field of gerontology. It is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who work with older adults by providing an educational experience that is multidisciplinary in nature.

With the population aging at a rapid rate, the number of individuals over 65 will more than double by the year 2020. The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing, new jobs are b...

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This program is designed to provide health care professionals with diverse interdisciplinary backgrounds with the knowledge and process of aging. Content is designed to provide students with relevant information related to the physical, mental, and social aspects of gerontology as well as human services, economic and legal factors that influence elders.

With an emerging proportion of older adults in our society there is a growing market for aging services which are fueled by products and ...

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The U.S. census projects the number of Americans 65 years and older will double to 70 million by 2030. In response, job opportunities in geriatrics and gerontology are among the most rapidly growing employment areas, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Certificate Program in Gerontology is designed to prepare participants to better meet the needs of the rapidly growing aging population. Program participants working in health and human services, in both institutional and priv...

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