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The graduate Certificate in Aging and Longevity Studies requires 12 s.h. of credit taken at the University of Iowa. Students must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.75 in coursework to earn the certificate. The certificate program is open to University of Iowa graduate students with aging-related career interests and needs.
The Certificate in Aging and Longevity Studies takes a multidisciplinary approach to gerontology. Its coursework is coordinated and sequenced to provide a broad background in aging for students from varied disciplines.
Credit for the certificate must be earned in Aging and Longevity Studies Program courses (prefix ASP) and other courses approved for the program. With permission from the aging and longevity studies coordinator, students may be able to apply other aging-related courses to the certificate.
The Certificate in Aging and Longevity Studies requires the following coursework.
Core Courses
Students must complete three core courses.
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Both of these: | ||
| ASP:3135/GHS:3050/SSW:3135 | Global Aging | 3 |
| ASP:3150 | Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| One of these: | ||
| ASP:3170 | Health and Aging | 3 |
| ASP:4470/HHP:4470 | Physiology of Aging | 3 |
Capstone Course
| Course # | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| This course: | ||
| ASP:6000 | Graduate Gerontology Capstone | 3 |
University of Iowa students pursuing a graduate degree in any field who are in good academic standing are eligible to add the Aging and Longevity Studies Certificate as a program of study.
Domestic or international individuals who are not already enrolled in the Graduate College at the University of Iowa and who do not intend to earn a graduate degree must first apply for admission on the Office of Admissions website as a nondegree graduate student. Prospective students should indicate an intention to pursue the certificate on their application.