The Certificate in Gerontology requires completion of 18 credit hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all Gerontology coursework. Admission into the program requires a 2.50 GPA. The requirements for the Certificate can be completed online or on campus. The Certificate program may be used as a minor or a concentration within other degrees. Students should consult with their major/college academic advisor to determine how the Certificate applies to their degree program. As the primary provider of gerontological education and research in the state of Nebraska, the mission of the Gerontology department is to advance the study of aging by educating future, post-secondary instructors, researchers and practitioners in a manner that will prepare them to address the challenges and opportunities of an aging population in areas such as program planning, evaluation and effective service delivery.