Clinical Aging Sciences Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate Admissions and Process

Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying. 

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

1. University Admission Requirements, including English Proficiency    
2. Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements    
3. ​​Application Process 

Curriculum Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

• GEY 6613 Physical Change and Aging Credit Hours: 3

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• And select three of the following courses:

• GEY 5504 Assisted Living Facility Management Credit Hours: 3
• GEY 5642 Perspectives on Death and Dying Credit Hours: 3
• GEY 6600 Human Development and Aging Credit Hours: 3
• GEY 6206 Family Caregiving in Aging and Chronic Illness Credit Hours: 3
• GEY 6222 Elder Abuse Credit Hours: 3
• GEY 6614 Aging and Mental Disorders Credit Hours: 3
• GEY 6616 Geriatric Assessment and Care Planning Credit Hours: 3
• GEY 6617 Gerontological Counseling Theories and Practice Credit Hours: 3
• Or other graduate course approved by the Graduate Director

While the certificate may be completed through entirely online classes, there are some traditionally delivered courses that may be applied to the Certificate.  Students interested in learning more about those classes and their offerings should contact the Certificate Director.

Graduate Certificate Time Limit

Five (5) Years.

Graduate Certificate Completion

For procedures to confirm completion of the Graduate Certificate, please refer to the website.