Graduate Certificate in Innovations in Aging
University of Arizona

Program Details

Enroll in this online gerontology degree and enhance your professional opportunities.  This unique program, the first of its kind, features a curriculum that provides foundational knowledge in gerontology and helps students advance change in interprofessional settings. 

An interdisciplinary program, this gerontology online degree features innovative learning strategies with courses aligned to the Associate of Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) competencies.  Gain the coursework and experience needed to apply for professional certification through the National Association of Professional Gerontologists (NAPG) with this program consisting of 13 one-credit, 5-week courses.

Learn to take an ethical, humanistic, and interdisciplinary approach to address the unique needs of the aging population.  Part of the curriculum features real-world learning opportunities that allow students to put their new knowledge and skills to the test.  Other coursework features innovative learning strategies and instructional technologies, including:

  • Flexible pacing
  • Asynchronous learning
  • Podcast-style content delivery
  • Discussion forums
  • Motivational badges to mark progress

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Arizona is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)