Description

In recognition of the special needs of elderly citizens, UCF offers a 15-credit-hour interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Aging Studies. This graduate certificate program is designed for people presently employed in the aging field who have a baccalaureate or higher degree and who wish to increase their knowledge of aging studies. Graduate students who are enrolled in health sciences, psychology, social work, nursing, communicative disorders, or sociology, as well as in other areas, such as liberal arts, music education, physical education, or art education, will find the certificate valuable. The mission of the aging studies certificate is to prepare individuals from diverse disciplines to address the physiological, psychological, sociological, environmental, cultural, legal-ethical, and public policy dynamics inherent in the lives of older adults.

Admission

Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online.

Application Due Dates

U.S. Applicants

Program(s)	Fall Priority	Fall	Spring	Summer
Graduate Certificate in Aging Studies		Jul 15	Dec 1	Apr 15

 

Requirements

Requirements—15 Credit Hours Minimum

Required Course—3 Credit Hours

• GEY 5648 Gerontology: An Interdisciplinary Overview

Elective Courses—12 Credit Hours

Select four courses from the following:

• CLP 5187 Mental Health and Aging (3 credit hours)
• GEY 5600 Physiology of Aging (3 credit hours)
• GEY 5007 Women and Healthy Aging (3 credit hours)
• NGR 5931 Interdisciplinary Care at End-of-Life (3 credit hours)
• PHT 6374 Gerontology in Physical Therapy* (3 credit hours)
• SOW 5642 Aging in Social Situations (3 credit hours)
• SOW 5644 Interventions with the Elderly and Their Families (3 credit hours)
• SPA 5477 Aging and Communication (3 credit hours)
• SYP 5738 Seminar on the Welfare State and Aging (3 credit hours)
• SYP 6565 Elder Abuse and Neglect (3 credit hours)

* Physical Therapy majors only

Contact Info

George A. Jacinto, M.Ed., MSW, LCSW, CPC
Phone Number: 407-823-5428
gjacinto@mail.ucf.edu