Normal,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Sociology and Anthropology - Social Aspects of Aging in Normal United States | Illinois State University
Illinois State University
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Normal United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
10,533
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
Gain comprehensive understanding of the aging journey. This graduate certificate in social aspects of aging explores key issues encountered in later years, including- Healthcare systems, Life satisfaction, Family relationships, and Effective communication. Our interdisciplinary approach integrates multiple fields of study such as family sciences, psychological perspectives, social services, communication disorders, and medical sciences. This provides students with a diverse and stimulating learning experience. Participants have opportunities to engage in gerontology-focused activities, whether through professional internships or specialized research projects related to aging's social dimensions.
Completion of the program requires 12 credit hours.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Must have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.
a current resume or curriculum vitae
a writing sample, preferably a paper from a sociology course or other college course
names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation
a statement of purpose explaining your career goals and why you are applying to this program
TOEFL internet-based (iBT)- 79
IELTS overall band score- 6.5
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.
a current resume or curriculum vitae
a writing sample, preferably a paper from a sociology course or other college course
names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation
a statement of purpose explaining your career goals and why you are applying to this program
TOEFL internet-based (iBT)- 79
IELTS overall band score- 6.5
Tuition
USD
10,533