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Health Science
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Dean: Gayle E. Hutchinson
Department of Health
and Community Services
Butte Hall 607
530-898-6661
530-898-5107 (fax)
e-mail:
hcsv@csuchico.edu
http://www.csuchico.edu/hcsv/
Chair: Mary Portis
Undergraduate Advisors:
Environmental Health:
Gerontology:
Health Education:
Health Services Admin.:
Health Science Credential:
Program
Minor in Health Services Administration
Certificate in Emergency Medical Services Administration
The Certificate in Gerontology
A student enrolled in the Gerontology Certificate Program must be accepted for University admission and must complete required course work as outlined below. It is not necessary to complete the requirements for a bachelor's degree in order to receive the Certificate in Gerontology. With the permission of the certificate advisor, students may substitute an internship offered by another department for HCSV 389. An overall grade point average of 2.5 is required for the certificate.
Course Requirements for the Certificate: 21 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this certificate.
7 courses required:
| HCSV | 328 | Multicultural Health | 3.0 | FS USD |
This course is also offered as MCGS 328.
| HCSV | 389 | Community Services: Supervision | 1.0 | -3.0 FS |
HCSV 389 must be taken for 3 units.
| HCSV | 443 | Social Gerontology | 3.0 | SP |
| HCSV | 541 | Health in the Later Years | 3.0 | FA |
| PSYC | 354 | Psychology of Adulthood and Aging | 3.0 | FA |
| RECR | 360 | Therapeutic Recreation Activities for Older Adults | 3.0 | FS |
| SWRK | 474 | Policy and Programs for Older Adults | 3.0 | SP |
Appropriate course substitutions of equivalents or waivers may be granted by the Gerontology program advisor. Please consult the advisor regarding specifics.