Study Graduate Certificate in Aging Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University in the USA, College of Health Professions

Graduate Certificate in Aging Studies

USA

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What will I learn?

The Department of Gerontology serves the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation by providing educational programs related to understanding and promoting optimal aging. The department encourages education through discovery of new knowledge, interdisciplinary interaction, professional behavior and service to the organizations serving older individuals. The department’s primary focus is to prepare individuals for positions in the network of aging services. Gerontologists are educated to support optimal aging for older persons, families, and caregivers. The certificate program provides quality education to those already working with older adults and wish to enhance their skills with formal academic training in gerontology and individuals new to the field or with training in other professions.

Which department am I in?

College of Health Professions

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
US$33,746.00 per year
Food and housing - 19,724 Annual
Start date

May 2027

Venue

MCV Campus

1012 East Marshall Street,

Richmond,

Virginia,

23298, United States

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
US$33,746.00 per year
Food and housing - 19,724 Annual
Start date

January 2027

Venue

MCV Campus

1012 East Marshall Street,

Richmond,

Virginia,

23298, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

The Certificate in Aging Studies program is open to qualified students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or the equivalent and who have met all general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or its equivalent. Departments may admit graduate applicants with three-year bachelors degrees provided these three-year degrees allow the students to pursue graduate studies in their countries. Further, the department will require prerequisite/foundation courses as needed to fill in any gaps in the students educational background.Required grade point average. For admission to graduate study at VCU, the Graduate School requires an undergraduate GPA of 3.0.Entrance examinations. Letters of recommendation. Statement of intent.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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