Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

Subjects

For each 8 point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.

If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Full subject list

Graduation requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

Master of Gerontology

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.

Graduate Diploma of Gerontology [Exit Point Only]

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.

Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.Full subject list
Subjects have a value of 8 points unless otherwise stated.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GERONTOLOGY (32 points)
To graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, students complete 4 core subjects (32 points) as follows:

GER401 Choices and Options in Later Life
GER402 Ageing Bodies, Ageing Minds
GER404 Ageing and Professional Practice
GER406 Issues in Dementia Care and Communication


GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF GERONTOLOGY (exit point only) ( 64 points)
To graduate with the Graduate Diploma of Gerontology, students complete 64 points as follows:

Core subjects (4 subjects)
GER401 Choices and Options in Later Life
GER402 Ageing Bodies, Ageing Minds
GER404 Ageing and Professional Practice
GER406 Issues in Dementia Care and Communication
LT502 Ageing Policy and Social Construction
SWK500 Social Work and...

There are minimum Academic and English Language requirements for admission to Charles Sturt University courses. These requirements ensure that our students have the best chance for success. Minimum requirements can vary from country to country, so please take some time to review our entry requirements before starting your application. If you cannot find the requirements for your country please contact us.

Please note: in line with our admissions policy, if you intend to study in Australia on a student visa you must be at least 18 years old by the course start date.