Gerontology (CGRO - Code 818)
The technical certificate in Gerontology provides students the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to work with the elderly. It aims to develop new concepts, ideas, values and skills that prepare students to offer an appropriate service to the elderly. It is expected that graduates will have acquired the competencies to be able to serve in public and private agencies that take care of the elderly as well as to offer their services to families on their own. Students will develop a greater sensitivity towards the care of the elderly in an area of increasing demand, meeting, therefore, the needs of the Puerto Rican society.
The major courses must be approved with a minimum grade of C.
The San Germán Campus is authorized to offer this Program.
- Students admitted in or before August 2021 24 credits / 922.5 hours
- New Students admitted in or after January 2022 - 30 credits / 900 hours
Academic Requirements for the Certificate in Gerontology
First Term
| CGRO 100 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| CGRO 120 | Institutional Care and Alternative Care | 3 |
| CGRO 130 | Primary Needs of the Elderly | 3 |
| CGRO 140 | Programs and Services for the Elderly | 3 |
| CGRO 230 | Leisure, Free Time, Activities in the Elderly Stage | 3 |
Second Term
For students enrolled on or before August 2021, in compliance with the past regulations, (34 CFR 668.8 (1) (1) a minimum number of hours in work outside the classroom will be added to the specified hours. The details of the number of hours and the appropriate tasks for each course are defined in the course syllabus.