This document provides information about the Professional Advancement Certificate in Gerontology program. The program is designed for professionals who work with or care for older adults, and aims to increase knowledge about issues related to population aging. It consists of two semesters of evening and occasional Saturday classes taught by researchers and practitioners. Topics covered include physiological, sociological, and psychological aspects of aging, as well as Medicare, Alzheimer's, and end-of-life issues. The program is offered in Colorado Springs for $460 per semester and in Westminster for $495 per semester.

1. PROFESSIONAL
ADVANCEMENT
CERTIFICATE IN
GERONTOLOGY
† ¢
Come join the hundreds of local
professionals who have
completed this program. Increase
your knowledge about issues of
population aging.
Name _________________________________
Organization _________________________
Address ______________________________
City __________________________________
State _________ Zip____________________
Home or cell # _______________________
Work # _______________________________
Email ________________________________
Semester Enrolled:
Fall ______ (Year) Spring ______ (Year)
Colorado Springs $460/semester
OR
Westminster $495/semester
(circle one)
$230 Minimum payment due at time of
registration
(Please note if paying by credit card full
tuition is due at time of registration)
Amount enclosed $__________
Please make check payable to: UCCS
For credit card payment please call
the gerontology Center at
719.255.8005
Signature ____________________________
Mail completed form with payment to:
UCCS Gerontology Center
4863 North Nevada Ave. Suite 350
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
REGISTRATION FORM
PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT
CERTIFICATE IN GERONTOLOGY
UCCSGerontologyCenter
4863NorthNevadaAve.Suite350
ColoradoSprings,CO80918
719.255.8005
www.uccs.edu/geron

2. Professional
Advancement Certificate
in Gerontology
This certificate is designed for
those who:
• Currently work with older adults
• Desire to change careers to work
with older adults
• Care for an older adult
• Have an interest in current and
upcoming aging issues
Professional Advancement Certificate in Gerontology
The program enhances understanding of
aging-related issues by providing the
most up-to-date information and research
findings in the field of gerontology. The
course features a faculty of academic
researchers, experienced practitioners
and professionals involved in fields
related to aging. The presenters include
members of the University of Colorado
faculty, professionals and experts from
areas of health, law and government;
representing the public, nonprofit and
private sectors.
The certificate course consists of two
semesters taken in sequence. Both
locations accept new enrollees each
semester. Successful completion of the
program requires class attendance,
participation and completion of weekly
topic/speaker evaluations. A total of six
class absences are allowed during the two
semesters. Please note that there are a
handful of required Saturday sessions
over the course of the two semesters at
both locations.
Tuition is $460 per semester in Colorado
Springs, $495 per semester in Denver
and requires a $230 deposit at the time of
registration with the remaining balance
due by October 31st (fall) or March 15th
(spring). Please note that if paying by
credit card, full tuition is due at the time
of registration. You may drop the course
(written notice required) anytime before
it begins without penalty. A full refund
will be provided if the course is canceled.
No refunds will be granted once the
second class has occurred.
TOPICS COVERED: The topics covered
over the two semester sequence include,
but are not limited to, the following
themes
• Aging in the 21st century
• Physiological, biological, sociological &
psychological aspects of aging
• Medicare & Medicaid
• Cross-cultural look at aging
• Alzheimer’s disease & care
• Medical & end-of-life ethical issues
• Government’s role & policy issues
ScheduleScheduleSchedule
Colorado
Springs
5:15-7:15
p.m.
Tuesday
evenings
Sat. site
visits (tba)
Fall
Semester
The second
Tuesday of
September
through the
second
Tuesday of
December
Spring
Semester
The second
Tuesday of
January
through the
second
Tuesday of
May
Denver
6:15-8:15
p.m.
Thursday
Evenings
Sat. Site
Visits (tba)
Fall
Semester
The second
Thursday of
August
through the
third Thursday
of December
Spring
Semester
The second
Thursday of
January
through the
second
Thursday of
May
Course Locations
Colorado Springs
Westminster