The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology (GRNC) is on a moratorium during the 2024-2025 academic year while we make needed administrative and curricular changes to the program. We apologize for this disruption and look forward to reintroducing the program in September 2025.
Current students may reach out to Serena Hasworth (wserena@pdx.edu) at the Institute on Aging with any questions.
This page provides information about classes offered in current and upcoming terms, as well as a look back over previous terms so students may get a picture of what courses are offered over a school year. Past offerings are no guarantee of future terms, but can be helpful for general planning purposes. Some courses are offered on an odd- or even-year basis only. Information is correct at the time of posting, and is strictly for the convenience of IOA students for an overview of course offerings. Please see the PSU class schedule for official listings, changes, cancellations, and course details. If you have any questions, please contact the IOA.
Fall 2024
- Health Aspects of Aging (AGE 556) - 4 credits
- Perspectives on Aging (AGE 558) - 3 credits
- Midlife and Beyond (SW 544) - 3 credits
Winter 2025
- Social Work with Older Adults (SW 574 - online) - 3 credits
- Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care (SW 569) - 3 credits
Spring 2025
- Psychology of Adult Development & Aging (PSY 462/562) - 4 credits
- Social Justice and Aging (PHE 410/510) - 3 credits
Summer 2025
Students in the Graduate Certificate Certificate or a Master's program must enroll for 500-level courses (400-level courses are for undergraduate students only and will not count toward a graduate certificate or graduate degree; 600-level courses are for doctoral students only and require additional assignments).