Certificate in Gerontology course schedule

Please note:

  • Class sizes are limited, so early registration is advised.
  • All courses are subject to minimum enrolment, and the schedule is subject to change.
  • The current schedule reflects offerings for 2026–2027. Details on future semester offerings will be available in the coming months.

Required courses (4)

Students must complete four required courses. Required Gerontology courses will be offered during the following terms:

Course Sept.–Dec. 2026 Jan.–April 2027

HPGC100
Foundations of Gerontology
Online
Online

HPGC200
Human Anatomy and Physiology of Aging *

    

HPGC300
Supporting Older Adults

  
Online

HPGC400
Communication and Person-Centered Care

  
Online

* Course details and scheduling information for this course will be available soon.

Elective courses (3)

Students must complete three elective courses totalling 117 instructional hours. This can be done in one of two ways:

  • Completing three of the four Gerontology elective courses listed below (39 instructional hours each), or
  • Completing two of the four Gerontology elective courses listed below (39 instructional hours each), plus one or more approved electives to reach a total of 117 instructional hours.

Elective Gerontology courses will be offered during the following terms:

Course Sept.–Dec. 2026 Jan.–April 2027

HPGC500
Nutrition and Aging

  
Online

HPGC600
Active Aging and Recreation *

    

HPGC700
Mental Health and Aging *

    

HPGC800
Continence Care and Aging
Online		  

* Course details and scheduling information for this course will be available soon.

Approved electives:


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