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Diploma of Gerontology
- Kent, United States
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
The graduate certificate gives in-depth study of gerontology and ageing for new entrants and working professionals.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Gerontology can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Health care provider
- Social services provider
- Mental health worker
- Case worker
- Geriatric care manager
- Advocate
- Hospice and palliative care
- Residential living facilities
- Government agencies
- Insurance
- Policy research
Curriculum
- The graduate certificate gives in-depth study of gerontology and ageing for new entrants and working professionals. The programme page does not list individual courses.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale unless the certificate sets more
- Transcripts and any certificate-specific documents
- English proficiency proof required.
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the certificate's admission requirements and deadline on its catalogue page and the graduate English requirements. Submit the online graduate application with the 70 USD fee. Upload passport page
- English test results
- College transcripts and degree certificate
- GRE/GMAT if required
- department documents. After admission
- Provide bank statements and the Financial Information Worksheet. Apply for the I-20
- Then the student visa. Bring final official transcripts and diploma to International Admissions in the first semester.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,169 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Kent Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education and Human Services |
| Department | School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,169 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,350 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 110.