Interprofessional Healthy Aging (Graduate Certificate)
Aging advocacy, Caregiver, Geriatric, Gerontologist, Gerontology, Lifelong Health, Memory, aging, medical and health services manager, nursing
Transform your passion into expertise and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults. Enroll in our aging-focused certificate program and become a catalyst for positive change. This program is suitable for both entry-level and experienced professionals who are looking to advance their careers.
This certificate program in interprofessional healthy aging prepares you to address healthy aging, focusing on prevention and early intervention to optimize physical, mental and behavioral health and improve the quality of life of older adults and their family caregivers. The program, with an online flexible plan of study option, provides you with interdisciplinary knowledge that focuses collaboratively on improving the well-being of diverse older persons in the context of their families and communities.
The curriculum is based on the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education's Competencies for Graduate Education and addresses the multidimensional aging process, the needs of aging populations, and their potential contributions. It reflects national health initiatives and encourages reciprocal, beneficial and sustainable interdisciplinary and community collaborations to improve health outcomes.
When you complete the program, you can apply for recognition as a gerontological coordinator by the National Association for Professional Gerontologists, an independent international professional organization.
- College/school:
Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
- Location: Downtown Phoenix or Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
Students can complete two graduate certificate programs and combine them into a Master of Advanced Study degree, giving ultimate flexibility to build their own master’s degree. Interested students can learn more about MAS requirements and the admission process.
15 credit hours
Required Core (3 credit hours) Restricted Electives (12 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
HCA 501 Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course (3)
HCA 502 Research and Program Evaluation Issues in Aging (3)
HCA 503 Diversity in Aging (3)
HCA 504 Caregiving Issues for Families and Professionals (3)
HCA 505 Interdisciplinary and Community Collaboration in Aging (3)
HCA 507 Care Coordination across the Continuum of Care (3)
HCA 508 Mental Health Assessment and Intervention (3)
HCA 510 Innovations in Program Development and Policy (3)
NUR 628 Research, Theory and Principles for Palliative Care in the Older Adult (3)
SWG 571 Mental Health Aspects of Aging (3)
SWG 573 Policies to Promote Healthy Aging (3)
SWG 623 Program Evaluation (3)
SWG 632 Policy Practice (3)
Other courses may be substituted for restricted electives if approved by the academic unit.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a nationally recognized, regionally accredited academic institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
International students who need an F-1 or J-1 visa need to apply to and be accepted into a graduate degree program prior to being considered for the certificate program. International students residing in the U.S. on other types of visas must adhere to all Graduate College policies and procedures regarding admission to be considered for admission to this certificate program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Examine human development and the aging process using gerontological frameworks.
- Differentiate between normal biological aging changes and pathological conditions.
- Evaluate relevant resources and scientific methods to assess programs and potential outcomes for aging individuals and their families.
Graduates are prepared for employment in these occupations:
- gerontological coordinator
- life enrichment coordinator
- life enrichment director
- program manager
- research coordinator
Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
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HLTHN 301
EdsonCollege.Graduate@asu.edu
602-496-0937
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
