Location
United States of America (USA)
Study Format
Online
Course language
English
Study Fields
Social Sciences, Health Sciences
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Academic pace
Full Time
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Location
United States of America (USA)
Study Format
Online
Course language
English
Study Fields
Social Sciences, Health Sciences
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Academic pace
Full Time
Degree
Courses
Tuition Fee
Request info
This fully-online 15-credit graduate certificate program is perfect for individuals who enjoy working with adults, are passionate about improving the quality of life for people as they age, or are currently working in an aging service field, but would like to enhance skills, knowledge, and credentials.
We live in an aging society, one in which the older population is growing both in absolute numbers and in proportion to all other age groups. Businesses, government agencies, service organizations, educational institutions, and self-employed professionals from every economic sector are recognizing the need for specialized knowledge and skills to meet the needs of this changing demography.
Gerontology is the multidisciplinary study of the aging processes and individuals as they grow from middle age through later life.
Some use the certificate in gerontology for continuing education credits or a career ladder opportunity. A graduate certificate can also be used to supplement a master's degree in another field.
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student-focused, land-grant, research university.
NDSU is ranked 94 among public research universities based on NDSU’s research expenditures reported to the National Science Foundation. In addition, NDSU is listed in the National Science Foundation’s top 100 in several areas, including agricultural sciences; business management and business; communications; computer sciences; natural resources and conservation science; political science and government; social sciences; sociology, demography, and population studies; and visual and performing arts.
The main campus is in Fargo, North Dakota, with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the state.
Mission
With energy and momentum, North Dakota State University addresses the needs and aspirations of people in a changing world by building on our land-grant foundation.
Vision
We envision a vibrant university that will be globally identified as a contemporary metropolitan land-grant institution.
NDSU is guided by the following key values and principles:
Land-Grant
We reflect and serve geographically and culturally diverse populations. We share institutional success across the university. We anticipate and welcome growth and service that will occur in ways yet to be conceived. We embrace our unique complexities as a land-grant university on the Northern Great Plains. We remain committed to serving people globally.
People
We derive strength and vitality from each other and from the diverse communities we serve. We envision an academic and social environment that is conducive to intellectual and personal development by promoting the safety and welfare of all members of the university community. We promote excellence through individuals participating in decisions and value cooperation for the common good.
Teaching and Learning
We provide a superior teaching and learning environment within and outside the traditional classroom. We promote and value liberal, graduate, and professional education in a collegial environment where divergent ideas can be shared. We foster an environment that promotes life-long learning with individually defined goals.
Ethics
We maintain our integrity through principled action and ethical decision-making.
Culture
We will be the land-grant university that we want to be by welcoming and respecting differences in people and ideas. We support the goals of the North Dakota University System and value collaboration with colleges and universities around the world. We foster accessibility to our programs and services.
Accountability
We have a special relationship with and are accountable to, the people of North Dakota. We actively strive to contribute to our region's economic prosperity and to improve the quality of life.
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