Program Description

The fully online graduate Certificate is a fifteen (15) credit program consisting of a nine (9) credit interprofessional core and three, six (6) credit specialization tracks geared towards specific health care professionals: dietitians, physical therapists, and other health care professionals.  The program features courses such as Approaches to the Older Adult, Managing Disease in the Older Adult, Pharmacology, Mental Health and Aging, Nutrition and Aging,  Physical Therapy Examination and Intervention Skills for the Older Adult, and Social and Health Care Policy. Courses are offered in the fall, spring and summer semesters. Course content is enhanced through regular interaction with University faculty and with textbooks, scientific and professional articles, and information from the Internet. The online course delivery mechanism allows students to learn anytime, anywhere. All one needs is a computer with Internet access and word processing capabilities.

"This program has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the working health care professional who desire to develop the skill set requisite to caring for our aging population. This is made possible through the faculty’s’ content expertise and commitment to excellence in health professions education.  Coupled with affordability of state university tuition, this translates into an outstanding value for health care professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge in the area of aging.  Credits earned for this Certificate may also be applied to one of several graduate degree programs offered by the School of Health Related Professions, most of which are also offered fully online."