Lifespan’s Gerontology Certificate Course in partnership with the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center (FLGEC) at the University of Rochester
Registration for fall 2025 will open in late July! Stay tuned!
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 fall (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 31 classes (77.5 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 2025 (September 2025) or spring of 2026 (January 2026).
NOTE: If you begin in the spring, you will start in January 2026 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 2026.
Cost:
Full price: $1,099
Early bird rate of $899 offered [deadline TBD].
Lifespan volunteer: $499
Early bird rate of $399 offered [deadline TBD].
65+ retiree and/or family care partner: $599
Early bird rate of $499 offered [deadline TBD].
You may also take specific Units and pay by the number of classes within each Unit. Classes are $40 each.
Additional Resources:
Promotional Flyer (printable PDF)
September 2025 - May 2026 Course Schedule (at a glance) COMING SOON
September 2025 - May 2026 Course Catalogue COMING SOON
*class dates in schedule below 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.
