Mary Milidonis, Certificate Program Director
The program draws on the strengths of an array of outstanding gerontological professionals on campus and in the community, including those at Benjamin Rose, the Myers Research Institute, the Cleveland Clinic, and the Fairhill Center on Aging.
Introduction
The Graduate Certificate in Gerontological Studies is designed to assist students in developing careers in fields that provide services for the growing population of older people. Courses are offered in three specializations, including clinical/interventive roles, gerontological policy/program development, and academic/applied research. These specializations are designed to afford opportunities for students to enhance their skills and knowledge in critical areas that relate to the needs of elders. The clinical/interventive specialization is designed primarily for students in health fields such as nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other professional fields such as clinical psychology, speech and hearing, and social work. The gerontological policy/ program specialization is intended to assist students with administrative and program development interests. The academic/ applied research specialization is designed for students planning to seek advanced degrees or to do applied research in community agencies serving older adults.
Faculty Research
Faculty research interests reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the field. Recent work includes a number of books, articles in professional journals, and presentations at professional meetings, along with sustained contributions to professional associations, such as the Gerontological Society of America, the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, and the American Society on Aging.
Career Information
Few areas offer more career opportunities than the field of aging. Opportunities range from careers in health and human service organizations to business, financial, legal, administrative, religious, and professional careers in almost all fields. With the growth of the aging population and the anticipated effects of the “baby boom generation” on the structure and functioning of society, careers in gerontology are among the most promising in American society. Also, with the aging of populations on a worldwide basis, the need for well-prepared professionals is becoming even more evident.
Admission Information
Degree-seeking graduate students who hold Regular admission status may be admitted to the certificate program. Alternatively, applicants must meet the graduate certificate admission requirements detailed in the Admissions section of this Catalog. With program permission, non-degree graduate students may enroll in the courses noted below, but non-degree graduate students cannot earn a University graduate certificate. Credits earned for the certificate may apply toward a graduate degree, as approved by the student’s graduate program director and in keeping with policies of the College of Graduate Studies. Submit application materials to the Graduate Admissions Office.
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