Atlanta,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology in Atlanta United States | Georgia State University
Georgia State University
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Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
12,123
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Gerontology Graduate Certificate program caters to individuals pursuing careers in aging-related fields, as well as current professionals in sectors like healthcare, social services, recreation, government, and business.
This program attracts career changers, those returning to work, and professionals seeking specialized knowledge. Its interdisciplinary approach offers comprehensive insights into aging processes, elderly populations, and societal needs related to demographic shifts. Students learn to apply gerontological principles within their existing fields of expertise. The certificate can be obtained alongside M.A., M.S., or Ph.D. programs or as a standalone credential for bachelor's or advanced degree holders.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA is preferred.
Graduate applicants must submit one transcript for each college or university (postsecondary institution) attended, including community colleges, study abroad programs and AP credit. A transcript should be submitted for review regardless of length of time attended, whether or not grades are listed or where the final degree was conferred.
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL including the special home edition)
International Language Testing System (IELTS)
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an English-speaking country
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis)
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 60
TOEFL PBT 160
Graduate applicants must submit one transcript for each college or university (postsecondary institution) attended, including community colleges, study abroad programs and AP credit. A transcript should be submitted for review regardless of length of time attended, whether or not grades are listed or where the final degree was conferred.
Non-native speakers of English are required to demonstrate English proficiency. This requirement can be met in the following ways:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL including the special home edition)
International Language Testing System (IELTS)
Documentation that the baccalaureate or a prior graduate degree was obtained in an English-speaking country
Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program (case-by-case basis)
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 60
TOEFL PBT 160
Tuition
USD
12,123