Certificate in Gerontology

Comments about Certificate in Gerontology - At the institution - Sherbrooke - Québec

• Objectives
  This program in Gerontology is presented from a multidisciplinary perspective. Its bio-psycho-social approach will provide persons currently working or planning to work with the elderly with the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills necessary to deal effectively with the needs of our aging population.
• Academic title
  Certificate in Gerontology
• Course description
  The Certificate in Gerontology - Sociology Department
  30 credits
  
  Program structure:
  Required courses: (24 credits)
  SOC 214     Aging
  PSY 266     Psychology of Aging
  BHR 221     Organizational Behaviour
  SOC 110     Research Methodology
  OR
  SOC 111     Data Collection-Analysis
  PBI 220     Physiology and Pharmacology of Aging
  PSY 267     Counselling of Older Adults
  GRN 300     Special Topics in Aging
  EDU 320     Education and Aging
  The remaining 6 credits may be chosen from the following optional courses:
  SOC 217     Social Policy of Aging
  PBI 278     Neuropsychology of Aging
  SOC 215     Culture, Ethnicity and Aging
  

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