Psychology of Gerontology and Positive Aging
This certificate will enhance skills for persons working with older adults in business, medical or social settings. The student will have a better understanding of physical, psychological and developmental impacts of aging and an enhanced understanding of ethical principles of dealing with potentially vulnerable population. Contact Sean Lauderdale at Sean.Lauderdale@tamuc.edu.
Certificate Requirements:
Coursework must be completed at A&M-Commerce with a 3.0 GPA on all courses used for the certificate. Fifteen semester hours from the following (no substitutions):
3 semester hours from: |
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PSY 545 or |
Developmental Psychology |
COUN 545 |
Developmental Issues/Stategy in Counseling |
plus 12 semester hours from the following: |
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PSY 593 |
Health Psychology |
PSY 594 |
Ethical Issues in Organizations |
PSY 598 |
Psychology of Gerontology |
PSY 697 |
Special Topics (Cognitive Aging) |
Required Documents for Admission:
- Application
- Application fee: $50 domestic student
- All official transcripts - Bachelor's degree, including all transcripts used towards the bachelor's degree. Any master's degree transcript or transcripts with graduate coursework (if applicable).