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Dec 03, 2024
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Graduate Catalog | 2019-2020 Previous Edition
Gerontology, Graduate Certificate
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The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology is designed to provide graduate education in Gerontology for those who already have a graduate degree in another field, those currently completing a graduate degree in another field, who are interested in working with older adults, and others seeking a credential to work in the aging field. It requires completion of a set of core and elective courses related to the study of aging. Applications for admission to the Graduate Certificate Program in Gerontology are considered as they are received and admissions are ongoing. Students are admitted to the Graduate School in a special category for certificate students.
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Admission Requirements
In addition to the general requirements for admission to a certificate program, applicants must provide:
- Official transcripts of all baccalaureate and graduate work attempted.
- Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant’s professional and personal qualifications. These letters may be waived if the student is already enrolled in a Master’s or doctoral program.
- An essay describing the applicant’s relevant experience and objectives in undertaking graduate study in Gerontology.
Certificate Requirements
The Graduate Certificate Program requires completion of a minimum of 15 credit hours of graduate coursework related to aging and older adults.
Core Course (3 credit hours)
Elective Courses (12 credit hours)
Primary Elective Courses
Select at least one of the following:
Secondary Elective Courses
Secondary elective courses may be chosen from the following list of approved courses. Additional primary elective courses above not already taken may also count toward this requirement. Other appropriate courses may be chosen as electives in consultation with the Gerontology Graduate Program Director.
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit is not accepted toward a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology program.
Certificate Total = 15 Credit Hours
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