Certificate Programs
Careers in Aging Services Seminars
General Program Information
Spring 2008 Course Listing (Word)
Enrollment Application & Registration Form
Course Calendar Overview
Certificate Program in Aging
Provides the opportunity for health practitioners and clinicians to engage in a wide spectrum of courses in order to broaden their knowledge and skills in the field of gerontology and become better able to provide services and support for the geriatric population. Target Audience: health practitioners and clinicians holding a bachelor's degree or higher who are interested in or working in the field of aging.
Certificate Program in Aging & Mental Health
Prepares mental health practitioners and clinicians for specialized practice with older clients and their families. Course work examines the assessment and treatment of mental illnesses and conditions as they manifest themselves in the aging older population. Students will develop the knowledge and skills for working with older adults and their families using the most current mental health assessment protocols and mental health interventions. Target audience: Human service professionals/clinicians with a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
Certificate Program in Geriatric Care ManagementGeriatric Care Managers are highly qualified professionals trained to assess, plan, coordinate, and monitor services for older adults and their families. This certificate work prepares graduates of this program for careers in the private for-profit and public not-for-profit areas of service delivery. The courses offered in this program provides students with a solid knowledge of gerontology & clinical care management skills, as well as practical knowledge that enables individuals to set up and successfully run a geriatric care management practice. The course of study is designed to be completed in two years. Interested individuals must first apply and be accepted into this particular program. Target audience: Professionals with a Bachelor's degree and 4 years of paid experience in human services or those with a Master's degree and 2 years of paid experience in human services.
Certificate Program in Creative AgingPromotes an understanding of the vital relationship between creative expression and the quality of life of older adults. Faculty from the National Center on Creative Aging review the theory and practice of arts-based programming for seniors in a variety of service settings including senior centers, adult day services, senior housing, adult homes, assisted living and nursing homes. Professionals wishing to provide or currently engaged in activity programming for seniors in any of these venues will benefit greatly from this course of study. Target audience: Professionals wishing to or who provide activity programming for seniors.
Certificate Program in Law & AgingThe Certificate program in Law and Aging provides both a legal framework and a practical approach to dealing with senior clients. The program seeks to educate non-lawyers about the ins and outs of the legal system and how it can be used to help enhance the lives of seniors and to provide a vital understanding of the complex world of elder law, entitlements and estate and financial planning for the elderly.
All classes in the Certificate Program in Law & Aging are taught by experienced practitioners in the fields of law and finance. In addition to completing the three required courses, students choose at least one course from each of the four core subject areas: Finance; End of Life; Housing Options; and Benefits. Target audience: non-lawyer professionals who are currently working in or interested in pursuing a career in health care, social services, accounting, finance, insurance, geriatric care management, caregiving, guardianship, long term care, advocacy or those working with legal service (for-profit and not-for-profit) providers.
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General Program Information
Enrollment Application & Registration Form
Careers in Gerontology - Online Resources
Withdrawal/Refund Request Form
Withdrawal/Credit Request Form
Transcript/Certificate Request Form
Course Calendar Overview