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WCU to host information sessions in Tenn. for gerontology certificate program
5/26/2008 - Western Carolina University will host two information sessions in East Tennessee Thursday, May 29, on its graduate gerontology certificate program.
The first session will take place at noon in the Center on Aging and Health, 880 S. Mohawk Drive, Erwin. The second session will take place at 4:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Appalachian Christian Village, 309 Princeton Road, Johnson City.
The program is designed to help area professionals and others support the psychological, sociological, spiritual, physical and practical aspects of aging in older clients or patients.
The program will be offered online during the spring semester beginning in January, with an additional three to four evening class meetings at the Center on Aging and Health per semester. Full-time or part-time enrollment is available.
Courses taken as a part of the 15 semester-hour certificate program may transfer into a 36 semester-hour master’s degree in health sciences. Prospective students should hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, and may include health and allied health professionals, attorneys, counselors, family life specialists and clergy.
Government leaders, individuals who work in retirement and long-term care communities and those who provide care for older adults or are aging themselves also are encouraged to attend.
“Our program places emphasis on empowering students to educate aging adults in their communities and workplaces by sharing what they learn through applied gerontology research,” said Marcia Caserio, program coordinator and regional director of educational outreach at WCU.
“By promoting a long, healthy, vibrant and well-planned lifestyle among the aging individuals they serve, our students contribute to the field of gerontology, becoming knowledgeable and effective leaders on aging concerns in their communities,” Caserio said.
The first session will take place at noon in the Center on Aging and Health, 880 S. Mohawk Drive, Erwin. The second session will take place at 4:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Appalachian Christian Village, 309 Princeton Road, Johnson City.
The program is designed to help area professionals and others support the psychological, sociological, spiritual, physical and practical aspects of aging in older clients or patients.
The program will be offered online during the spring semester beginning in January, with an additional three to four evening class meetings at the Center on Aging and Health per semester. Full-time or part-time enrollment is available.
Courses taken as a part of the 15 semester-hour certificate program may transfer into a 36 semester-hour master’s degree in health sciences. Prospective students should hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, and may include health and allied health professionals, attorneys, counselors, family life specialists and clergy.
Government leaders, individuals who work in retirement and long-term care communities and those who provide care for older adults or are aging themselves also are encouraged to attend.
“Our program places emphasis on empowering students to educate aging adults in their communities and workplaces by sharing what they learn through applied gerontology research,” said Marcia Caserio, program coordinator and regional director of educational outreach at WCU.
“By promoting a long, healthy, vibrant and well-planned lifestyle among the aging individuals they serve, our students contribute to the field of gerontology, becoming knowledgeable and effective leaders on aging concerns in their communities,” Caserio said.
To apply for the program, prospective students should submit a transcript indicating a completed bachelor’s degree and pay a $40 application fee.
For more information or to receive an application by regular mail or e-mail, contact Caserio at (828) 693-8375 or via e-mail at mcaserio@wcu.edu.
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Last Modified: Monday, May 26, 2008