Aging and Longevity Studies, Graduate Certificate
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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 Graduate College major program grade-point average of at least 2.75 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 |
Graduate education prepares students with advanced knowledge and skills in specialized fields. At the University of Iowa, the Graduate College advocates for student-centered graduate education and supports equitable application of rules and policies across graduate programs.
Academics
University of Iowa graduate credentials are regulated by policies and requirements found in the Graduate College Manual of Rules and Regulations. This includes minimum grade-point average (GPA) requirements for academic standing and degree conferral. The Graduate College sets the minimum requirement. Individual graduate programs may establish higher GPA requirements.
Admissions
Graduate student applicants must meet admission requirements for both the Graduate College and the program to which they have applied. University of Iowa graduate admission requirements are published by the Graduate College and on the Graduate Admissions website.
Financial Support
Graduate students might be eligible for financial support. Several contingencies apply, including degree program and award type, satisfactory progress toward degree, satisfactory completion of all duties related to an appointment, and availability of funding. Graduate students should inquire directly with their program for more information about funding availability. The Graduate Student Employment Standards govern the employment relationship between the University of Iowa and all graduate teaching and research assistants in all matters except wages, which are covered by an existing collective bargaining agreement or the conditions of an applicable federal grant.
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 Admissions website as a nondegree graduate student. Prospective students should indicate an intention to pursue the certificate on their application.