SOCSOASCRT - Sociology - Social Aspects of Aging Graduate Certificate

Experience in Gerontology

Each student enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Social Aspects of Aging may negotiate with the certificate advisor in Sociology/Anthropology or the cooperating department for 3 hours of "experience" credit in gerontology. This may include, but is not limited to, SOC 400 Independent Study or SOC 498 Professional Practice in any department/program that is relevant to the Social Aspects of Aging. Each "experience" is expected to involve some focused writing and analysis assignments. This experience should ordinarily be permitted after other courses are completed, including SOC 411, Seminar in Gerontology. If the experience is of a "selected problems" type, a proposal should be approved by the Graduate Certificate in Social Aspects of Aging advisor no later than the fifth week of the semester.