If you want to advance, you can’t stand still in today’s world. Stepping forward to earn more education can distinguish you from your peers—and make you more desirable in the workforce.

A professional certificate is one way to take that step.

Certificates are not full college degrees and only require completion of relevant courses. Offered online, a LaGrange College certificate can help to clear a pathway to a brighter future.

The Aging Studies Certificate is designed to offer training to those interested in pursuing careers related to serving the aging. Offered through the Sociology program, this certificate provides a working knowledge of critical issues facing an aging population.

Student learning objectives include:

• Competency in the basic components and knowledge involving the services needed for an aging population in the U.S.
• An understanding of the contemporary issues facing an aging population and the social issues involved
• An awareness of global issues facing an aging population

Students must make a “C” or better in the following courses:
1. SOCI 1000: Introduction to Sociology (3 credit hours)
2. SOCI 2500: Kinship and Family (3)
3. SOCI 2250: Introduction to Gerontology (3)
4. SOCI 2350: Death and Dying (3)
5. SOCI 3450: Social Policy and Aging (3)

All courses are offered online.

Email soconline@lagrange.edu for more information.