This section lists classes and programs offered by San José State University in the field of gerontology.

Gerontology Courses at San José State University
The San José State University Gerontology Program offers courses that address contemporary issues in our aging society. To visit their website, and to access their course listings, click here.

Gerontology Certificate with Master in Social Work
The College of Social Work offers a gerontology certificate that is offered with San José State University Gerontology Program. Requirements for this certificate include:

• SW 250 – Policy Practice in Aging (3 units)
  Click here to view the SW 250 syllabus (PDF format)
• SW 251 – Social Work with Aging Populations (3 units)
• Second year MSW internship in aging services agency
• Gero 260 – Multidisciplinary Health Promotion in Later Life (3 units)
• 1 additional Gerontology course (3 units), excluding Gero 015, Gero 099, Gero 107, Gero 108, Gero 117, and Gero 133.