Graduate Certificate in Aging at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Clinical and public health professionals have an increasing need to understand how to work with a growing aging population. A graduate certificate in aging prepares students for this important work. Gain the knowledge and skills that are necessary to interpret the impact of biological, social, and psychological changes on the physical, psychological and social well-being of older adults.

Faculty: Arnold School of Public Health | Department: Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior | Duration: 18 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Enter the expanding fields of gerontology and geriatrics. Courses offer an interdisciplinary perspective on aging and specialized preparation for students who wish to become engaged in the planning, administration and provision of services for older adults. The graduate certificate fulfills continuing education requirements for many professional fields.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Health Care Service Worker, Social Worker, Researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): A four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution Successful students in this program have typically presented a cumulative grade point average of 3.00/4.00 or higher For international applicants, please see the link for International Students and Credentials . Certificate Requirements (18 Hours) Course List Course Title Credits Select any three of the following Core Courses 9 HPEB 620 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle HPEB 713 Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity or EXSC 710 Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity HPEB 731 Health Promotion for Older Adults HPEB 820 Public Health Advocacy and Policy COMD 714 Gerontology and Communicative Disorders EPID 830 Seminar in the Epidemiology of Aging SOWK 772 Programs and Services for Older Adults Practicum 3 HPEB 798B Public Health Practicum Fieldwork Electives chosen with the approval of the program director...

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.

Duration: 18 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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