Program Overview

Online Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology

The online Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully pursue or advance careers within aging services organizations or conduct academic research in aging. The program focuses on the biological, psychological, social, policy, and ethical aspects of aging.

Employment Options

There are many employment options that support older adults, including:

• Medical
• Hospice
• Long-term career
• Rehabilitation
• Home and community-based services
• Behavior health
• Corrections
• Criminal justice
• Research and policy analysis
• Program development, advocacy, education, and training

Program Structure

Certificate students complete 18 graduate credit hours.

Required Courses

The required courses for the program are: | Course Number | Course Name | Semester | Credits | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | NURS 765 | Process of Aging | Fall | 3 | | SOC WRK 851 | Social Issues and Policy Analysis: Aging | Spring | 3 | | PSYCH 680 | Psychology of Aging | Fall, Spring, Summer | 3 | | SOC WORK 855 | Practice Skills and Concepts for Aging and Health | Fall | 3 | | | | Total: 12 credits |

Elective Courses

Students choose two courses from the options below. | Course Number | Course Name | Semester | Credits | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | AD LDSP 667 | Program Planning in Adult Education | Fall | 3 | | AD LDSP 757 | Principles and Foundations of Adult Education | Fall, Spring | 3 | | ED PSY 747 | Human Development Study of the Adult | Spring | 3 | | NURS 779 | Special Topics Seminar: Pain and Symptom Management | Summer | 3 | | OCCTHPY 625 | Design and Disability | Spring | 3 | | PSYCH 782 | The Aging Brain | Spring | 3 | | | | Total: 6 credits |

Program Overview

The Online Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology is designed for students who want to work with the aging population. The program provides a comprehensive understanding of the biological, psychological, social, policy, and ethical aspects of aging, preparing students for careers in aging services organizations or academic research in aging.