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Welcome to the Online Directory of Educational Programs in Gerontology and Geriatrics. This new online tool is an easy-to-use resource which allows you to browse educational programs by location, type of degree program, certificate or fellowship offered.

The Online Directory is made possible through a grant from Archstone Foundation.

West Chester University

http://www.wcupa.edu/
700 South High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
United States

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Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

https://www.wcupa.edu/education-socialWork/gradSocialWork/gerontology/
Type: Degree Granting
700 South High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
United States
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Program Overview:

The Graduate Certificate is an ideal program for professionals seeking training in the field of gerontology. The 12-credit interdisciplinary curriculum includes courses taught by expert faculty from social work, nursing, health, nutrition, kinesiology and other fields. Faculty research interests in gerontology include: end of life care, dementia care, caregiver burden, housing, health equity and disparity, resilience, elder abuse and depression in older adults.

Credentials:

Type Master

Program Director

Angela Lavery
Graduate Coordinator- Graduate Certificate in Gerontology/Assistant Professor
610-738-0341
alavery@wcupa.edu