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Graduate Certificate in Aging Law and Policy

Overview

The 100% online Graduate Certificate in Aging Law and Policy prepares you for a diverse range of careers, including administrator roles in long-term care and assisted living communities; hospitals; hospices; and home- and community-based care. Other career possibilities include compliance roles, consulting and entrepreneurial positions related to technology designed for older adults, and specialized roles that oversee infection prevention and control. Upon finding work in the aging sector, you will have the competitive advantage of being able to identify areas of potential legal risk and effectively communicate with older adults, legal counsel, regulatory agencies, and ethics and risk management committees.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Chandler
• Online - Arizona Online
• Phoenix

Areas of Interest

• Biological & Biomedical Science
• Education & Human Development
• Health, Nutrition & Fitness
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Law, Policy & Social Justice

Minimum Credit Units

• 12 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• James E. Rogers College of Law

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Certificates:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.