Graduate Certificate

Gerontology

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Application Deadline: Jan. 4, 2024
Classes Start: Jan. 9, 2024

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Online Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

The Gerontology certificate program addresses the need of health care professionals as well as professionals in other fields to be prepared to serve the unique needs of an aging population.

Curriculum

Introductory course for the Master of Arts in gerontology program that provides students with a comprehensive overview of the multi-disciplinary field of gerontology. Involves several academic disciplines or professional specializations in an approach to gerontology. Substantive, conceptual and methodological issues central to the study of aging and the life course are explored

This course focuses on the differences and diversity of the aging population from a national perspective. Topics include race, ethnicity, gender, social class, spiritual and economic issues.

Covers a variety of special topics in gerontology. This course is developed and offered based on interest from students and instructors. The topics broaden and complement the gerontological content offered in the required courses taken in the M.A. in gerontology program. Examples of topics include: Families in Later Life; Death and Dying; Aging and Health; Resilience over the Life Course; Global Aging; Gender and Aging; Aging in Literature and Film; Sexuality and Aging; and Grant Writing.

Designed to expand students’ knowledge of and skills in effective program management of aging services and organizations serving older adults. Students review the aging network while considering the unique needs of older adults. This course also examines approaches for managing service programs effectively. Implications for program evaluation are considered.

The practicum experience encompasses a supervised practice in a community agency that serves older adults and their families. In addition to the coursework, students are required to complete 240 hours of service during this 16-week course.

Program Admission Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Human Services, or related field with a minimum of 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
  • GRE/MAT testing requirement currently waived.
  • letters of recommendation
  • Free online application
  • Writing sample
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Transcripts from each institution attended

Deadline to Apply

January 3, 2024

Start Date

January 9, 2024

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