Foundations in Gerontology (Graduate Certificate)
Administration, Gerontology, Health Care, Human Services, Policy, Psychology, Social Work, Therapy, aging
Enhance your expertise in aging and elder care with the skills to address the unique needs of older adults. Advance your career in social work, health care or community services today.
The need for students trained to work with older adults is great. While Arizona has a growing elderly population, many people working with the elderly have not been trained.
Through the microcertificate program in foundations in gerontology, students across disciplines develop foundational knowledge to understand and work successfully with the elderly, including attending to their mental health needs and providing the best services possible. This program prepares students to become competitive applicants for positions that prioritize gerontology.
GI Bill® benefits
This new program is not yet approved for use with GI Bill® benefits.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
9 credit hours
Required Core (6 credit hours) Other Requirements (3 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
SWG 570 Aging in Perspective (3)
SWG 571 Mental Health Aspects of Aging (3)
SWG 573 Policies to Promote Healthy Aging
SWG 591 Topic: Aging in Context (3)
For other requirements coursework, students choose to take three credit hours of SWG 573 or SWG 591. The approved topic is Aging in Context. Other requirements coursework can be substituted with department approval. Students can choose to count three credit hours of an internship or practicum placement in a setting that works with older adults.
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 Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in social work, nursing, medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, law, public health, counseling, public administration, audiology, recreational therapy or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of a student's 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.
Applicants are required to submit:
- graduate admissions application and application fee
- official transcripts
- unofficial transcripts
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Admission Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | Rolling |
Earning a foundations in gerontology microcertificate opens diverse career opportunities in a variety of fields. Possibilities include:
- advocating for policies and programs that promote well-being in older adults
- conducting research
- coordinating care for older adults in case management
- developing and managing programs for senior centers and nonprofits
- managing retirement communities or assisted living facilities
- overseeing and improving care facilities and services
- promoting healthy aging practices and preventative care
- specializing in retirement and estate planning for older adults
- supporting older adults and their families
- working in physical or occupational therapy with a focus on older adults
School of Social Work
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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.
