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Program Details

Graduate Program: Innovations in Aging (Certificate NDP)

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Program/Degree
Innovations in Aging (Certificate NDP)  
Program Description

As part of the UArizona Health Sciences Global and Online initiative, the 100% online Innovations in Aging programs were built in collaboration between the UArizona College of Public Health, Colleges of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, and College of Nursing, in partnership with Arizona Center on Aging. Programs offer a rare, truly interdisciplinary approach to understanding aging and how to effectively implement positive change in interprofessional settings.

The online Innovations in Aging graduate certificate program prepares you to take a culturally competent, ethical, humanistic, and interdisciplinary approach to addressing the unique needs of the aging population. You’ll benefit from innovative learning strategies and instructional technologies like flexible pacing, asynchronous learning, podcast-style content delivery, discussion forums, and motivational badges to mark your progress.

You will apply your learnings in real-world activities that are relevant to your ambitions while participating in the aging community through building upon prior work and sharing knowledge with your peers. The curriculum certified by the Association of Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) and will provide you with the coursework and experience needed to apply for professional certification through the National Association of Professional Gerontologists (NAPG).

NOTE: The Innovations in Aging graduate certificate is an online program. To select the Campus that best applies to you, please read the following carefully.

  • New domestic students should choose "Arizona Online - Online" as your campus location.

  • New students based outside the U.S. should choose "Arizona Online - Online".

  • Current UArizona graduate and professional students applying to participate in this program concurrently should select "University of Arizona - Main - Tucson" and if accepted will participate in the program via iCourses.

Questions? Please contact innovationsinaging@arizona.edu

 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs

The Graduate College sponsors several Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs (GIDPs) in addition to the many interdisciplinary possibilities available through regular graduate degree programs. GIDPs transcend departmental boundaries by facilitating cutting edge teaching and research at the nexus of traditional disciplines. The high value placed on interdisciplinary research and education is indicative of The University of Arizona's enthusiasm and commitment to fostering innovation and creativity among its faculty and students.

 

 
College

Graduate College/GIDP

 
Campuses where offered

Arizona Global Direct - Online

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

Arizona Online - Online

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Andrew M Smith
520-626-1197
Graduate Program Coordinator
Andrew M Smith
520-626-1197
Director of Graduate Studies
Linda R Phillips
520-626-5806
Graduate College Degree Counselor
Tammy Tran
520-621-0119
 
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the UA Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees Calculator for up-to-date information about tuition and fees. 
Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements

Certificate in Innovations in Aging Requirements:

  • Entrance Exam: Not Required

  • GPA:  2.75

  • Degree Requirement:

    • Official transcripts reflecting the earning of a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution

  • Supplemental Questions:

    • Resume/CV

    • Personal Statement of Experience and Goals to address the following in no more than 1000 words:

      • Why you are interested in the Innovations in Aging certificate?

      • Specific areas of interest within aging studies/gerontology.

      • Reason for selection of this program.

      • Academic and professional background, including experience/expertise in aging studies/ gerontology and related topics.

      • Future goals and objectives.

    • Diversity & Inclusion Statement (no more than 250 words): 

      • Describe how you support diversity in aging studies/gerontology and how you would care for and support diverse populations within your chosen interest area (by describing a personal attribute, characteristic, culture, experience and/or behavior).

    • Resilience Statement (no more than 250 words): Optional

      • If you have not addressed this elsewhere in your application, please describe any obstacles you have had to overcome or failures you have experienced; how you showed resilience; and what you learned from the experience.

  • Letters of Recommendation: 1 required

 
Standardized Tests

At this time, a standardized test is not requires for admissions to this program.

 
Funding Opportunities
The Academic Unit has not provided this information. 
Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

  • Fall 

    • Priority - July 1

    • Secondary - August 1

  • Spring 

    • Priority - November 18

    • Secondary - December 16

International Applicants:

  • Fall 

    • Priority - July 1

    • Secondary - August 1

  • Spring

    • Priority - November 18

    • Secondary - December 16

 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

13 

Core Coursework Requirements

 

1. MED 501 Human Aging:  The Aging Experience

2. MED 502 Human Aging:  Ethical Considerations

3. MED 511 Human Aging:  Biological & Psychological Perspectives

4. MED 512 Human Aging:  Socio-cultural and Human Diversity Perspectives

5. MED 531 Human Aging:  Applied Theory

6. MED 532 Human Aging:  Strategies for Critical Evaluations

7. MED 533 Human Aging:  Interprofessional Practice, Communication, and Older Adults

8. MED 534 Human Aging:  Spectrum of Supportive Services and Structures

9. MED 536 Human Aging:  Current Trends in Tech and Innovations

10. CPH 535 Human Aging:  Local and Global Challenges

11. CPH 539 Human Aging:  Across Disciplines

12. FCM 524C Arts and Community Health:  Intercultural Perspectives and Applications:  Part III - Aging

13. IIA 598 Human Aging:  Applying Innovations in Aging

 
Elective Coursework

Elective course recommendations are made available to students as part of the program advising.

 
Additional Requirements

No additional requirements exist for this program.

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 

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Last revised 02 Jun 2022
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