Gerontology Certificate Program
About the Program
The primary focus of the Gerontology Certificate program is to provide concentrated knowledge on the study of aging and its effects on various aspects of life to supplement the course work completed in the student’s academic major.
The Gerontology Certificate Program will prepare students to work directly or indirectly with older adults.
Facts about Older Adults
- Nearly 56 million Americans are 65 and older, with projections estimating that the population of older adults will grow to 94.7 million in 2060.
- On average, a 65 year old can expect to live another 17 years.
- For most oder adults, good health ensures independence, security, and productivity as they age.
- 4 in 5 older adulats will battle at least one chronic condition or illness. 50% will battle at least two.
- The older population is more likely to require services (especially people over 90).
- Several will live in nursing homes, but the majority live independently and have difficulty with self-care, running errands and preparing meals and may require rehabilitative services to maintain independence.
The older population will need a variety of community and residential services, and this need will expand with increasing age. The Gerontology Certificate program is a vital part of preparation. This is open to students of all majors.
Contact Us
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- Monroe Hall
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3247
- Fax:
- (570) 422-3850 (Fax)
- Title of Department Leader
- Department Chair
- Name
- Rachel Wolf
- E:
- rewolf@esu.edu
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3929
