Aging Studies Certificate
Please note: The admissions and administration processes of the Aging Studies Certificate has transferred to the academic home of the Center for Aging Services Management in the School of Public Health. The information on the following Web pages is applicable to current students only.
All questions about the program or application process should be directed to the Center for Aging:
Michele Rockne
612-624-5672
rockn008@umn.edu
Designed for professionals who work with programs for an aging population and the general public who want to learn more about aging, this graduate-level certificate curriculum will provide the knowledge base and confidence necessary to meet the needs of those serving an aging population.
Careers in the field of aging are growing almost as rapidly as the aging population in the United States. By 2030, there will be about 71.5 million older persons – offering numerous career opportunities to professionals.
What You'll Learn
The Aging Studies Certificate will give you the confidence, knowledge, and skills to better serve aging clients, patients, or students. Whether you work as a caregiver, senior advocate, administrator, or educator, this certificate program will provide a clear context for working with older adults. You'll learn about the:
- Physiological aspects of aging and issues for designing an environment for older adults
- Social, cultural, and economic factors that influence the quality of life of aging adults
- Impact of social and health policies on social programs and services for older adults
- Key methodological issues unique to the study of age-related processes
- Conceptual, theoretical, and institutional basis for analyzing issues in an aging population
Certificate Program Benefits
Real-world knowledge for real-world success -- that's what credit certificates at the University offer you. Enhance your knowledge and skills, learn new skills, or begin working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree. These accredited certificate programs are:
- Designed for working professionals
- Shorter than degree programs
- Used as an area of study for a degree program
- Flexible and offered at various times
- Taught by University faculty
- Approved by the University of Minnesota Board of Regents
