Wichita,
KS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Functional Aging in Wichita United States | Wichita State University
Wichita State University
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Wichita United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
9,077
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
Wichita State's graduate certificate in functional aging equips professionals in the aging field with specialized knowledge and practical training. This program teaches essential techniques to help seniors maintain functional independence while exploring the physiological changes of aging and their effects on wellbeing. The curriculum includes 12 credit hours of courses from communication sciences and disorders, human performance studies, and psychology departments. Admission requires approval from both the student's graduate advisor and the functional aging certificate faculty committee. Applicants must submit a completed form along with a personal statement outlining their goals, reasons for pursuing the certificate, and future career aspirations to begin the enrollment process.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or a recognized institution in another country whose requirements for the bachelor's degree are substantially equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree. The basis on which credits are awarded for the bachelor's degree must be consistent with the policies and procedures for the award of such credit at Wichita State, and Achieved a grade point average of at least 2.750 from a U.S. institution, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, including any post bachelor's graduate work, and no more than 9 credit hours of background deficiencies in the desired field of graduate study. In certain instances, the GPA may be based on the last 60 credit hours of coursework (or nearest semester or term break to this). Many departments require a higher minimum grade point average.
TOEFL 79 on the internet-based test, or 550 on the paper-based test.
IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required
TOEFL 79 on the internet-based test, or 550 on the paper-based test.
IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required
Tuition
USD
9,077