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Academic year: 2025-2026

Gerontology - Certificate

Program Code: 905441

The Gerontology Certificate is designed for individuals interested in working with or serving older adults or those currently employed within the aging network. The focus of this certificate is to provide general knowledge of the aging process and a means to facilitate healthy, successful aging.

Delivery

  • Online

Explore Locations

This program is offered at:
  • Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition: $1,823, Books: $369, Supplies: $0

Total Approximate Costs
$2,192
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Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https://www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=905441

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.

Total Credits 11
  • Curriculum Note: All courses must be passed with a C.

Course Descriptions

GERO: Intro to Gerontology
10544201

Provides an opportunity for the student to develop greater awareness and appreciation for aging. Topics addressed include demographic, biological, psychological, and social aspects of the aging process as well as careers within the field of aging.

Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
GERO: Healthy Aging
10544203

Overview of practices to promote healthy aging. This course will address nutrition, physical activity and prevention practices as well as an overview of medications commonly prescribed for the older adult. Emphasis will focus around the "well" elderly population and practices identified to address current aging trends.

Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
GERO: Alzheimer's & Dementia
10544205

Study of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Students will differentiate between stages of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. By analyzing normal brain processes and how these diseases affect brain function, students gain insight on best practices in responding to the needs of this population and their caregivers and loved ones.

Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
GERO: Death and Dying
10544206

Study of losses across the lifespan associated with death and dying. Societal and personal views of death, dying, and bereavement and recommendations for healthy transitions in coping with loss will be explored.

Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring
Source: https://nwtc.edu/academics-and-training/gerontology-d0bdedc424716b3ea48c861525e0a0f7