The University of Toledo

Contemporary Gerontological Practice Certificate Online

The Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Gerontological Practice at the University of Toledo is designed to provide knowledge about contemporary issues in gerontology and geriatrics and prepare individuals for working with older adults and their families in the current health care system.

A unique feature of the Certificate Program is the delivery system.  Recognizing that individuals continually balance personal and professional responsibilities, the courses will be accessible “24/7” through distance learning.  The program consists of five gerontology courses.

The Gerontological Certificate program is located in The University of Toledo’s College of Medicine within the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. It should be noted that strong collaborative efforts exist between the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine and the Center for Successful Aging. Please visit the program Web site, and view or print fast facts for the Graduate Certificate Program.

Curriculum

Semester (s) Offered	Course Number	Title	Credit Hours
Semester I - Fall	GERO 541	Issues in Contemporary Gerontological Practice	3
	GERO 540	Health and Aging	3
Semester II - Spring	GERO 542	Grief and Bereavement Issues in Older Adulthood	3
	GERO 543	Funding and Resource Generation for Older Adult Programming	3
Semester III – Fall, Spring or Summer	GERO 544	Guided Independent Study in Gerontological Practice	3

Admission Requirements

Students are admitted for Fall or Spring semesters. The application deadline is November 1 for Spring admission and July 1 for Fall admission. (later with approval)  To be considered for admittance into the program, a candidate must:

- Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.0 undergraduate grade point average. Degrees in progress will be considered. Official transcripts are required;

- Submit 2 online letters of recommendation

- Submit a completed online application form and the accompanying application fee.  Only online applications through the College of Graduate Studies are accepted.

-Submit a Plan of Study Form

Many students choose to pair a certificate with a degree program. Those who are currently enrolled in a graduate program at the University of Toledo may apply to the Graduate Certificate Program by submitting a Request to Add a Graduate Certificate Form .  They will also need to complete a Plan of Study Form and must be in good standing their current degree program.  (The accompanying application fee is waived.)

The University of Toledo's Center for Successful Aging is committed to providing quality educational, clinical and research services to older adults and their families.
Want to learn more about the Graduate Certificate Program?

Please contact:
Barbara Kopp Miller, Ph.D.
Administrative Director
Center for Successful Aging
2801 W. Bancroft St
Toledo, Ohio 43606
419-530-5308 or barbara.koppmiller@utoledo.edu

The University of Toledo Health Science Campus

The University of Toledo Health Science Campus is an academic health science center located on 475 acres in a residential area of south Toledo. It is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation. The Center for Successful Aging, established in 2000, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for older adults through collaborative education, research and service endeavors. The Center helps coordinate geriatric and gerontology activities that occur throughout the UT campus.

The University of Toledo has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities and people with disabilities. EEO-M/F/V/D
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Center for Successful Aging
University of Toledo
3355 Glendale Avenue
Toledo, Ohio 43614
Phone: 419-383-3645
http://www.utoledo.edu/depts/csa

The Center for Successful Aging is partially funded by the Clair Martig Endowment through the University of Toledo Foundation.