Lifespan Gerontology Certificate Program in partnership with the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center (FLGEC) at the University of Rochester
Registration for September 2024 enrollment will open this summer! Classes will begin on Wednesday, September 18th!
This course is two semesters, You can begin either in the fall (September) or the spring (January)!
Target audience: Anyone interested furthering a career or gaining knowledge about longevity and aging.
Special rates for retirees 65+, family care partners, and Lifespan volunteers.
Details: This online course consists of 32 classes (80 noncredit contact hours) in areas of gerontology taught by experts. Take the whole course or unit(s) of interest. To receive the certificate, regular attendance and active participation is required. CEs available for licensed social workers.
Lifespan of Greater Rochester is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers # SW-0089.
When: Course is held Wednesdays, 4-6:30 pm EST over Zoom. The course consists of 2 semesters: fall and spring. Either start in fall of 2024 (September 2024) or spring of 2025 (January 2025).
NOTE: If you begin in the spring, you will start on January 15th, 2025 (date is subject to change) with class one: Introduction to Gerontology & Social Theories on Aging and then proceed with the program beginning with Unit 5.
Cost:
Full price: $1,099
Early bird rate of $899 offered if you register by mid-August 2024 (registration dates TBD)
Lifespan volunteer: $499
Early bird rate of $399 offered if you register by mid-August 2024 (registration dates TBD)
65+ retiree and/or family care partner: $599
Early bird rate of $499 offered if you register by mid-August 2024 (registration dates TBD)
You may also take specific Units and pay by the number of classes within each Unit. Classes are $40 each.
REGISTRATION (must be completed by all students):
Registration for September 2024 enrollment will open in the summer!
Additional Resources:
Promotional Flyer (for September 2024 program year) (printable PDF)
*course schedule and information is tentative as of March 2024
ASL interpretation is available upon request.
For additional questions, please contact Anna at 585-244-8400 ext. 239 or email gerontology@lifespanrochester.org.
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