Gerontology Graduate Certificate at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The certificate provides specialised gerontological knowledge about how social, psychological, bio-physiological and economic forces interact with the aging process. It can be completed entirely online.

Faculty: College of Behavioral and Community Sciences | Department: Dean's Office | Duration: 15 credit hours | Intake: Fall, spring and summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

Six credits from Economics and Aging, Human Development and Aging and Physical Change and Aging; plus nine credits from options such as Perspectives on Death and Dying, Aging and Mental Disorders, Geriatric Assessment and Care Planning and Gerontological Counseling Theories and Practice.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate Certificate programme group (USF): applicants must apply and be admitted to the certificate, and meet University graduate admission requirements including English proficiency minimums. Applications are due June 1 (fall), October 15 (spring) and February 15 (summer). Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director before applying.

Requirements published at program group level.

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, spring and summer (application deadlines June 1, October 15, February 15)

Duration: 15 credit hours

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences