Graduate Gerontology Health Care Certificate
This program is designed to provide health care professionals with diverse interdisciplinary backgrounds with the knowledge and process of aging. Content is designed to provide students with relevant information related to the physical, mental, and social aspects of gerontology as well as human services, economic and legal factors that influence elders.
With an emerging proportion of older adults in our society there is a growing market for aging services which are fueled by products and services for well elders as well as those elders compromised by chronic illnesses or disabilities. Career opportunities are increasing and are not limited to just long term care. Business, industry, community health, federal and local governments and professional organizations will look to include workers prepared to understand the needs of this population as a major consumer of their products and services.
The U.S. Department of Education requires the University to provide the following information about each of our programs that lead to gainful employment in a recognized profession.
80.0% of students complete the program on time.
The on-time completion rate is computed by dividing the number of students who completed the program
within "normal time" by the total number of students who completed the program during the
Federal Award Year July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010. "Normal time" may vary by program, geographic
location and is identified in the catalog.
Includes cost per credit, application fee, and fees for resources (books/eResources) for
students completing the program in normal time.
Learn how best to manage program costs by exploring your financial aid & payment options.
Median loan debt is dependent on the loan combinations students take out. The types of loans students
owe affect the median loan debt.
While widely available, all programs may not be available in all locations or in all delivery modalities. Some states have specific programmatic requirements which may vary from the requirements listed on this site. For more specific information on your program of choice, please contact an enrollment advisor or review the University's catalog.
Courses
| Course # | Title | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|
| HCS/548 | Foundations of Gerontology | HCS/548 |
| HCS/551 | Biological and Psychological Aspects of Aging | HCS/551 |
| HCS/557 | Social and Cultural Aspects of Aging | HCS/557 |
| HCS/565 | Organization and Management of Aging Services | HCS/565 |
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