The certificate program in Gerontology serves students who are embarking on s in research, policy, public outreach, social services, and health care serving aging populations, or are established professionals in the field seeking additional credentialing and advancement. Gerontology is a growing field, as our population ages into the next decades, the need for skilled professionals will increase as the percentage of older adults in the population increases. Graduates with a certificate in Gerontology will be poised to serve this demographic across many industries and will be leaders in the field of planning and innovation to meet the needs of this population as they come to outnumber the younger generations who care for them. complete 15 hours of graduate courses
Which department am I in?
College of Graduate Studies
Study options
Full Time
(1 Semester)
Tuition fees
US$21,852.00
per year
Books and Supplies - 1,260
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Middle Tennessee State University
1301 East Main Street,
Murfreesboro,
Tennessee,
37132, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Admission to the graduate certificate program requires an earned bachelors degree from an accredited university or college with an undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or higher (4.0 scale).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.