Gerontology Certificate

Department of Gerontology, College of Public Affairs & Community Service

Vision Statement

Students pursuing the graduate certificate in gerontology are seeking a formalized understanding of the aging process that serves to complement an existing graduate degree such as counseling, business, public administration or social work.  Students also pursue the graduate certificate in gerontology to expand their knowledge beyond the undergraduate level.

Program Contact Information

Lindsay Wilkinson, PhD, Graduate Program Chair (GPC)
210N College of Public Affairs & Community Service (CPACS)
402.554.6632
lwilkinson@unomaha.edu

Program Website

Alternative Delivery

Distance courses are available (online) for both the MA and the certificate programs.

Admissions

General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria

Program-Specific Requirements

Application Deadlines (Spring 2024, Summer 2024, and Fall 2024)

Applications for this program are accepted on a rolling basis. All materials must be submitted prior to the beginning of the semester in which the student has elected to begin coursework.

Other Requirements

  • English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.
    • Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 110 
  • Statement of Purpose: The personal statement should be a minimum of two pages.
  • Letters of Recommendation: Two academic letters of recommendation are required.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses
GERO 8676PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS3
GERO 8940GRADUATE PRACTICUM3
Electives12
Select any GERO 8000 or 9000 level course in consultation with your advisor to determine which courses meet your career goals.
Total Credits18

Concentrations

Interior Design Concentration

Required Courses
GERO 8526SENIOR HOUSING3
GERO 8940GRADUATE PRACTICUM3
Select nine hours of UNL Interior Design graduate courses in consultation with your advisor.9
Electives3
Select any GERO 8000 or 9000 level course in consultation with your advisor to determine which courses meet your career goals.
Total Credits18