Program Overview

Innovations in Aging (Certificate)

Overview

The Innovations in Aging Graduate Certificate Program was designed to prepare busy students and professionals to become the next generation of changemakers to meet the local and global needs of the rapidly growing population of older adults. The 100% online program prepares students to take a culturally competent, ethical, humanistic, and interdisciplinary approach to addressing the unique needs of the aging population. Programs offer a truly interdisciplinary approach to understanding aging and how to effectively implement positive change in interprofessional settings. The program requires 13 credits and takes one year to complete. The program is part of the University of Arizona Graduate College and involves collaboration among faculty from the University of Arizona Center on Aging and diverse colleges. Students apply their learnings in real-world activities that are relevant to their ambitions while participating in the aging community through building upon prior work and sharing knowledge with peers. The curriculum is guided by Association of Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) standards and provides the coursework and experience needed to apply for professional certification through the National Association of Professional Gerontologists (NAPG). The certificate is stackable with the Master of Science Degree meaning credits earned fully apply to completion of the Master of Science degree and constitute one-third of the course requirements.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson
• Online - Arizona Online

Minimum Credit Units

• 13 Units

Department / Academic Unit

• Graduate College

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• 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.)
• 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.)
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Additional Requirements

• 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.