Do you enjoy working with the aging population and want to promote their quality of life? Our online Gerontology Certificate is YOUR stepping-stone to a fulfilling career in the gerontology field as it provides a more in-depth study of legal and ethical issues as well as of the psychological and emotional aspects of aging.
Students who display these type of skills are often interested in this program.
Whether you are currently working in the aging field or wanting to pursue a new passion, our program can expand your knowledge and opportunities for employment. After graduating from our program, you may work towards obtaining your national certification or secure employment as an activity professional.
You may also work in:
If you decide to continue your academic study or pursue a bachelor’s degree, you can choose to specialize in:
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Conveniently YOURS, we offer our certificate entirely online. Our curriculum is focused on the in-depth study of legal and ethical issues as well as the psychological and emotional aspects of aging and death and dying. The curriculum builds upon basic knowledge of general concepts and practices used in the field of gerontology in areas, including:
This curriculum prepares you to:
Yes! Although this program is designed to lead you directly into the workforce, your coursework can transfer into either our associate degree in gerontology if you wish to continue your education.
In addition, all of the course work from the Gerontology diploma can be counted towards the completion of the certificate. This means that you have the ability to graduate from the certificate and also have a diploma in gerontology! It is important that when you reach the degree completion level of the diploma that you then apply to graduate for the diploma. When you have completed the certificate, you then apply to graduate from the certificate.
Our program can be completed from your own home! Since we offer this program entirely online through Virtual Learning, you are able to work around YOUR schedule.
Yes! Thanks to the HACC Foundation, there are more than 200 scholarships available for you to explore.
You can apply anytime online! We offer classes in the spring, summer and fall. Please include the Gerontology Certificate Program code 3300 with your application. Using this code will ensure you apply for the correct program.
We are available to answer your questions! Please contact an admissions counselor or our health and public service department chair Mark Nelson to request more information. Enroll now!
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