Gerontology Graduate Certificate

The gerontology graduate certificate program is designed for students whose goal is a credential in gerontology and who do not need a master's degree. The program will prepare professionals who are either working directly with older people or who are involved in education or research related to aging issues. Students are provided with the core competencies identified by the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.

The program is offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (Great Plains IDEA).

Accreditation

Kansas State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The gerontology graduate certificate program is offered through the Center on Aging in the College of Human Ecology.