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Nov 23, 2024
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2023-2024 Graduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue
Gerontology, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
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Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Tina K. Newsham
The Graduate School offers a multidisciplinary post-baccalaureate program in gerontology housed in the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences. The goal of the program is to provide a program of instruction and educational experiences in the field of gerontology at the graduate level, i.e., an academic foundation for anyone who plans to work with older adults. As those who serve older adults must be aware of all aspects of aging, coursework addresses health/biology, sociology, and psychology of aging with two additional electives that can be tailored to students’ interests and goals.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to the graduate certificate program must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in this country or its equivalent in a foreign institution based on a four-year program and have a strong overall academic record with a “B” average or better in the basic courses related to gerontology. Applicants are required to submit the following to the Graduate School:
- An application for graduate admission.
- Official transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate).
- An essay on the applicant’s goals in pursuing the certificate.
- Three recommendations by individuals in professionally relevant fields.
- Application and supplemental documents must be submitted by the published deadline.
Certificate Requirements and Teaching Methods (15 total credit hours)
Required courses (9 credit hours)
Additional Requirements (6 credit hours)
All students must complete 6 credit hours of electives approved by the Gerontology Program Coordinator.
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