Gerontology Program
Welcome
Dr. Nancy J. Kelley, Associate Director and Academic Advisor
Welcome to the University of South Alabama and the Gerontology Program. We are pleased that you are interested in our program. The University of South Alabama offers Certificates in Gerontology at the Graduate and Undergraduate levels and an Interdisciplinary Minor in Gerontology.
Gerontology is the interdisciplinary study of:
- The human life cycle
- Issues related to aging
- The relationships between the generations
Want to make your major stand out? The Gerontology program offers high-demand expertise that directly enhances the knowledge and skills you gain in your primary field. Whether you plan to specialize immediately in your career or pursue further training in graduate or medical school, this program prepares you to become a leader in an increasingly age-diverse world.
Depending on their specific needs and interests, students may be able to complete requirements for the Undergraduate Certificate in Gerontology through distance learning options. Students who are interested in pursuing the undergraduate certificate online should speak with their academic advisor and the Gerontology program director.
The Degree Works audit tool does not provide the option to list the Gerontology Certificate. If you are interested in pursuing a Gerontology Certificate program, graduate or undergraduate, you should alert your advisor and also make an appointment with a Gerontology Academic Advisor. In order to receive the printed Gerontology Certificate, you must submit a completed Data Sheet and Application available at: https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/artsandsci/syansw/gerontologyprogram/grnforms.html. The certificate is not automatically issued without an application.