Gerontology & Health (100% online)
Offered at IU Bloomington by School of Public Health.
About
This is an online program.
The reality of our aging society has resulted in increased demand for professionals with knowledge and expertise in the field of aging.
There are expanding career opportunities, ranging from working with active adults in the community to assisting frail elders in residential settings. As new technologies change the way people age, many people are starting their own businesses to help people to age well and maintain their independence.
The online Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Health provides graduate students, individual practitioners, and professionals working with older adults with skills and knowledge to advance careers in the aging services field. The curriculum includes 9 credits of coursework and a 3-credit career-building practicum.
Graduates of this program have careers in settings such as healthcare, wellness, finance, housing, education, recreation, law, and counseling.