Graduate Certificate in Gerontology at University of Utah

Programme overview

This university-wide interdisciplinary program is administered through the College of Nursing and affiliated with the Center on Aging, and it is also an Institutional Member of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. Students take core courses on aging and caregiving, then select electives from topics such as service agencies, research, and diversity in aging.

Faculty: College of Nursing | Duration: 15 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 15 credit hours. At least one core course should be completed prior to enrolling in the practicum. The practicum requires 150 clock hours (50 clock hours per credit hour) and can be a research or teaching experience or placement in a public or private community service setting. Students who have previous aging-related work experience (paid or unpaid) can petition the practicum coordinator to waive 1 credit hour (50 clock hours) of the required practicum, thereby

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Gerontology Certificate Program application deadlines are May 15 & Nov 15 for matriculated and non-matriculated undergraduate and graduate students, as well as individuals with a graduate degree and to all persons working in the aging field. To be eligible for the graduate certificate, students must have already earned a BA or BS degree from an accredited school. The online application procedure is the same for both undergraduate and graduate certificates. All applicants must: Submit a completed Gerontology Certificate Program Admissions form (available at http://nursing.utah.edu/gerontology ) Submit an official copy of all transcripts. The Gerontology Admissions Committee reviews applications and admits participants for Fall & Spring semesters.

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: 15 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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