The Gerontology Certificate Program, started in the late 1980s, is an undergraduate concentration in gerontology in the College of Human Ecology. Students from any major at Cornell University who complete the 12 credits (six in health and human development and six in social and economic aspects of aging) receive a certificate. At least nine of the credits must be taken in the College of Human Ecology. The Spring 2008 and Fall 2008 course lists are now available.
| 2007-2008 Kendal Scholarship |
| Joran Sequeira was awarded the Kendal at Ithaca Scholarship for 2007-2008. This scholarship was established by an anonymous Kendal resident for students with a concentration in gerontology who are involved in outreach activities and anticipate a career in the field. Joran, an HBHS major in the College of Human Ecology, is the co-chair of the Cornell Elderly Partnership which mobilizes students to visit local nursing homes each week. She worked as a summer intern at Weill Medical College, Division of Medicine and Geriatrics and has worked with faculty in the Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging |
Students completing the requirements receive a certificate and their transcripts will carry a note of the achievement. Students can also note their area of concentration on their resume.
An experiential learning opportunity is strongly recommended as it allows students to apply the substantive content presented in the classroom to work in the world beyond the university.
A wide variety of appropriate field placements can be arranged, either locally, in New York City, or in Washington, DC.
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| More than 135 students have received certificates to date. Four students received the Gerontology Certificate in 2007-08: - Sonia Borker
- Timothy Chow
- Emily Hou
- Jonmei Hu
- Jovita Kwan
- William Oh
- Amanda Pearsall
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The program also offers opportunities for undergraduates to becomeinvolved in research projects at the Bronfenbrenner Life Course Center. In addition, senior students can apply to work as a teaching assistant for gerontology courses.
To apply to the program, download the application form, fill it out, and have your academic advisor sign it. Then return the form to Nancy Wells, the Gerontology Certificate Coordinator, at DEA, MVR Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, nmw2@cornell.edu, 607-254-6330.
