Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

This Certificate in Gerontology is a graduate-level program consisting of courses designed to address aging issues from either a health service delivery focus or a public policy/community design focus. Students interested in either focus can complete their entire 18-credit program in one year, taking only one three-credit course per eight-week session. The entire program is offered in a flexible distance learning format with no required residencies.

This certificate program is designed not only to strengthen the marketability and job performance of the enrolled students, but also to provide knowledge of aging issues through a short-term graduate program. While designed for those professionals whose goal is a credential in gerontology, it can also be considered a supplement to master’s degree/doctoral programs, especially in the disciplines of

occupational therapy
physical therapy
health care management
public health (MPH)
planning (MSP)

The curriculum is structured to focus on practice more than theory, with the intent of empowering graduates to immediately apply knowledge to their professional roles.

Entrance requirements

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution is required, as is appropriate access to the Internet. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred, but exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Director of Gerontology and members of the Committee of Faculty, if the student’s activities since college demonstrate the ability to succeed in graduate study. Students admitted who do not meet the minimum requirements will be on probationary status until they have completed 9 credits. After the completion of 9 credits, the student must have a 3.0 GPA in order to remain in the program.

Academic requirements

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