Athens,
GA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology in Athens United States | University of Georgia
University of Georgia
|
Athens United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Over the last five decades, progress has significantly boosted life expectancy, resulting in a larger population of seniors with varied requirements and preferences. Numerous U.S. states anticipate severe workforce gaps in sectors serving older adults. Globally, there's escalating demand for aging specialists, along with expanding career options involving senior care (including fields like healthcare, management, financial services, senior living, and advisory roles).
You can complete your Graduate Certificate in Gerontology in just two semesters, equipping yourself to enhance seniors' quality of life. Offered by UGA's College of Public Health, this program delivers specialized training to broaden your professional capabilities and advance your career prospects. Every course employs multidisciplinary methods and allows practical application of learned concepts. The fully online, asynchronous curriculum is designed to accommodate both graduate students and employed professionals with demanding schedules.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology is offered through the College of Public Health's Institute of Gerontology and is available to:
Graduate students already enrolled in a degree program at UGA
Certificate seeking students who hold a Bachelor's or advanced degree
Students who are not currently enrolled at UGA should apply to the graduate school for the Graduate Certificate program in Gerontology and are not required to take entrance exams and submit letters of recommendation.
Statement of purpose Submit to the Graduate School online in your application.
Transcripts Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission
International Applicants - Must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Graduate students already enrolled in a degree program at UGA
Certificate seeking students who hold a Bachelor's or advanced degree
Students who are not currently enrolled at UGA should apply to the graduate school for the Graduate Certificate program in Gerontology and are not required to take entrance exams and submit letters of recommendation.
Statement of purpose Submit to the Graduate School online in your application.
Transcripts Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission
International Applicants - Must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores
Minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
Minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0
Tuition
USD
24,630