Gerontology Professional

Certificate
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Why choose Gerontology Professional?

  • You want to advance your work in the healthcare industry and support older adult health and wellbeing.
  • Build your leadership skills to support older adult programming.
  • Learn how to engage in client and family interactions to support the overall wellbeing of older adults.
  • Learn to navigate resources to meet the needs of older adult clients.
  • Prepare to take on a leadership role within an assisted living facility, residential care facility, or adult care home.
This Career Accelerator certificate is a focused, short-term "sprint" to develop targeted, real-world competency for career advancement. Enroll today to accelerate your career and get to the next level in your current job or field of choice!

Program Locations

Online

What You'll Learn

Estimated Entire Certificate Cost

Cost based on the 2023/24 academic year.

  • Tuition & Fees: $1,886.40
  • Books: $280.65
  • Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
  • Total Estimated Cost: $2,167.05

Financial Aid Eligibility

This program is NOT eligible for Financial Aid. Explore other ways to help pay for college.

Cost of Attendance

Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending. 

Instructors

Careers

Fast-Track

High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.

“This program combines the convenience of online coursework with hands-on learning within my own community. The knowledge and experiences I gained prepared me for numerous jobs in the health and wellness promotion field.”

ALLISON WOOD
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Choose Your Path

Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree.

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