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Leadership & Aging, Graduate Certificate at Georgia State University

Georgia State University, United States

Programme overview

The program is designed for working professionals and consists of three courses. Students must complete two required courses — Seminar in Gerontology and Aging Program Administration — and one elective course. Credits earned may be applied to the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology or M.A. in Gerontology programs. The population around the globe is aging and this demographic shift influences every aspect of our society.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences  |  Department: Gerontology  |  Duration: Three courses, for a total of nine credit hours, are required.  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall: July 1 Spring: November 15 Summer: Does Not Admit  |  Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

The certificate requires completion of 3 graduate courses (9 credit hours) in Gerontology. For more details, visit the course catalog.

Career pathways

The population around the globe is aging and this demographic shift influences every aspect of our society. As the number of older adults continues to grow, there is a strong need for more professionals trained in the unique needs of this population.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for the certificate must be accepted to the Georgia State Graduate School. A minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA is preferred. Use the START YOUR APPLICATION button on the right to get started.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall: July 1 Spring: November 15 Summer: Does Not Admit

Duration: Three courses, for a total of nine credit hours, are required.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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