Lifespan’s Gerontology Certificate Course in partnership with the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center (FLGEC) at the University of Rochester
Registration for January 2025 enrollment is LIVE!
Classes will begin Wednesday, January 15th.
Note: Payment is handled separately and cost varies depending on a few different factors (see pricing information below). Upon receiving confirmation of your registration, you will be sent another link with instructions to process payment.
The course is two semesters. You can begin either in the spring (January) or fall (September).
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 with class one: Introduction to Gerontology & Social Theories on Aging and then proceed with the program beginning with Unit 5. You will finish the program in December 2025.
Cost:
Full price: $1,099
Early bird rate of $899 offered if you register by Friday, December 27, 2024.
Lifespan volunteer: $499
Early bird rate of $399 offered if you register by Friday, December 27, 2024.
65+ retiree and/or family care partner: $599
Early bird rate of $499 offered if you register by Friday, December 27, 2024.
You may also take specific Units and pay by the number of classes within each Unit. Classes are $40 each.
Registration for January 2025 enrollment is open!
All students must complete the registration.
Additional Resources:
Promotional Flyer (for January 2025 start date) (printable PDF)
*class dates for September - December 2025 are tentative and subject to change.
ASL interpretation is available upon request.
For additional questions, please contact Anna at 585-244-8400 ext. 239 or email gerontology@lifespanrochester.org.
There are no upcoming events at this time.
