Certificate in Aging Studies

Graduate Studies in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 

Daniel J. Van Dussen, Ph.D.

Cushwa Hall 1026

(330) 941-1683

djvandussen@ysu.edu

Certificate Description

The curriculum is designed from an interdisciplinary perspective of gerontology with a focus on epidemiology and health. This program will provide students with advanced education in issues facing older adults, their families and provide an in depth knowledge of the policies which  impact aging and our population. The program consists of 15 semester hours, which may be completed in two semesters of full-time coursework or part time.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for this graduate certificate must meet the requirements for admission to the Graduate Studies at YSU.


 

COURSE TITLE S.H.
HHS 6962Health Care Policy3
ALCS 6905Social Gerontology3
ALCS 6906Perspectives in Gerontology3
HHS 7002Long term Care3
HHS 6953Health Behavior3
or HHS 6958 Health Services Issues
Total Semester Hours15

Learning Outcomes

  1. Foundational Competencies:
    1. a. An advanced understanding and application of the interdisciplinary nature of gerontology and its application to the health and wellness of our aging population.
    2. b. Define, compare and contrast, and apply the life span and life course perspective.
    3. "Interpret, synthesize and apply inter-related bio-psycho-social concepts and theories of aging to knowledge on behalf of aging persons, their families and communities (AGHE Core Competencies Direct Quote)."
  2. Learn, examine, and apply basic epidemiologic and distinguish between normal and disease processes associated with aging.
  3. Examine the social aspects of aging including demographic, structural and interpersonal.
  4. Examine and apply the research methods used by gerontologists to study the interdisciplinary nature of aging.
  5. Examine, interpret and apply the major social policies which impact our aging population. These include Social Security, Healthcare policy, Medicaid, and Medicare.
  6. Apply the concepts of health and aging into the field of gerontology through our field practicum.