University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Letters & Science 31 courses 12 total credits
Elevate your expertise in aging through the certificate in Aging Studies. This certificate addresses the urgent need for professionals trained to support the growing population of older adults and enhance students' marketability in the field. It provides undergraduate students with comprehensive knowledge of the aging process from biological, psychological, and social perspectives. Designed to complement various degree programs, the certificate offers an interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to tailor their studies to their career interests with guidance from academic advisors.
| Total Credits | 12 credits |
Core Courses (complete one of the following)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDFS 263 | Development from Adolescence to Old Age | 3 |
| PSYCH 464 | Adult Development and Aging | 3 |
| SOC WORK 422 | Social Issues in Aging | 3 |
| SOC 575 | Sociological Perspectives on the Life Course and Aging | 3 |
| Total Core Courses (complete one of the following) | 3 credits | |
Policies and Systems (complete one of the following)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 355 | The Economics of Growing-Up and Getting Old | 3-4 |
| ECON 530 | Insuring Life's Risks: Health, Aging, and Policy | 3 |
| ECON 548 | The Economics of Health Care | 3-4 |
| PUB AFFR 201 | Introduction to Health Policy in the United States | 3 |
| PHILOS 505 | Justice and Health Care | |
| SOC WORK 105 | Health Care Systems: Interdisciplinary Approach | 2 |
| Total Policies and Systems (complete one of the following) | 2-4 credits | |
Depth of Study (complete 6 credits)
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