What is the difference between a Gerontology Certificate and a Gerontology Minor?
The main difference is that the minor shows up on your official transcript, whereas the certificate doesn’t. Students submit a completed minor form to their college advisement center, so they keep track of your classes and award you the minor when you have met the requirements. Minor students must also inform the Gerontology assistant so that their certificate that is included in the minor may be mailed out to them at the time of graduation. Choosing between a certificate and a minor depends largely on your career goals. Some gerontologists believe that a certificate looks more applied and usable in the professional world, whereas a minor might look better if you plan to apply to graduate school. The requirements are the same, with both requiring 15 credit hours, however, the paperwork is different. We now urge students to apply for both a minor and a certificate.
