Program Overview

Interprofessional Healthy Aging (Graduate Certificate)

Program Description

The Interprofessional Healthy Aging (Graduate Certificate) program prepares professionals to address healthy aging, focusing on prevention and early intervention to optimize physical, mental, and behavioral health and improve the quality of life of older adults and their family caregivers. The program provides students with interdisciplinary knowledge that focuses collaboratively on improving the well-being of diverse older persons in the context of their families and communities.

At a Glance

• College/School: Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
• Location: Downtown Phoenix or Online
• STEM-OPT Extension Eligible: No

Degree Requirements

The program requires 15 credit hours.

• Required Core (3 credit hours): HCA 501 Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course (3)
• Restricted Electives (12 credit hours):
  • HCA 502 Research and Program Evaluation Issues in Aging (3)
  • HCA 503 Diversity in Aging (3)
  • HCA 504 Caregiving Issues for Families and Professionals (3)
  • HCA 505 Interdisciplinary and Community Collaboration in Aging (3)
  • HCA 507 Care Coordination across the Continuum of Care (3)
  • HCA 508 Mental Health Assessment and Intervention (3)
  • HCA 510 Innovations in Program Development and Policy (3)
  • NUR 628 Research, Theory and Principles for Palliative Care in the Older Adult (3)
  • SWG 571 Mental Health Aspects of Aging (3)
  • SWG 573 Policies to Promote Healthy Aging (3)
  • SWG 623 Program Evaluation (3)
  • SWG 632 Policy Practice (3)

Admission Requirements

• General University Admission Requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
• Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited academic institution.
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
• All applicants must submit:
  • Graduate admission application and application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for employment in these occupations:

• Gerontological coordinator
• Life enrichment coordinator
• Life enrichment director
• Program manager
• Research coordinator

Stackable Certificates

Students can complete two graduate certificate programs and combine them into a Master of Advanced Study degree, giving ultimate flexibility to build their own master’s degree. Interested students can learn more about MAS requirements and the admission process.