This certificate provides an understanding of aging and emphasizes the importance of cross-disciplinary expertise in delivering effective services to older adults. Courses focus on building interprofessional teams and fostering sustainable, mutually beneficial community partnerships to improve health outcomes for aging populations.
After completing the introductory course on aging, you’ll earn a certificate of completion in interprofessional education from the Edson College of Nursing Center for Advancing Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research. This course provides a sound foundation for the rest of the program, where you may explore:
- Communicating with aging populations.
- Empathizing with the challenges faced by older adults.
- National health initiatives and health care policy.
- Older adults’ contributions to families, communities and society.
The Gerontological Society of America recognizes ASU as an age-friendly university. This certificate’s curriculum aligns with the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education’s Competencies for Graduate Education. Additionally, the courses were reviewed and approved by the National Association of Professional Gerontologists (NAPG). Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to apply for the gerontological coordinator credential from the NAPG.
Earn a master’s degree through stackable certificates
This graduate certificate can stand alone or serve as a main certificate toward a Master of Advanced Study. To complete the degree, you’ll stack a second 15-credit graduate certificate. This opportunity allows you to design a program tailored to your career goals and interests.
When admitted, connect with your academic advisor about stackable MAS options.
Who’s a good candidate for this certificate program?
Pursuing this interprofessional healthy aging certificate will enhance your work with older adults in any capacity. The versatile curriculum supports career paths ranging from business and education to marketing and architecture.
If you’re a health care professional or first responder, you’ll gain specialized training to meet the needs of aging populations. This certificate is also valuable if you’re a family caregiver, empowering you to provide care and navigate the complexities of the health care system. Additionally, your expertise can strengthen your advocacy efforts with lawmakers or funding agencies at local and national levels.
If you’re considering a graduate degree, you can choose courses that align with our Master of Science in aging online for a seamless transition into advanced study. Register for an upcoming live, virtual information session to learn more.
Do you want to enhance the well-being of older adults within their families and communities? Earn this graduate certificate in interprofessional healthy aging online at Arizona State University to deepen your knowledge about aging and build skills to collaborate with other professionals in managing care. Upon completion, you can apply your expertise in various fields, support aging family members and advocate for the needs of older populations.
Coursework covers research principles, evidence-based interventions and formal program evaluation models to assess aging-related issues. After completing two required courses, you’ll tailor the rest of your program with electives that align with your interests and goals. You may explore the historical roots of gerontology, multigenerational caregiving, mental health assessment and intervention, care coordination across the continuum of care and more.
The Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation is the home to world-renowned and award-winning faculty members. Our faculty’s accomplishments include, but aren’t limited to:
- Fulbright Senior Scholar.
- National faculty nursing awards.
- Rosalynn Carter National Leadership Award in Caregiving.
- Ruth B. Freeman Award from the American Public Health Association.
ASU’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation provides a world-class education to students across various health disciplines. We distinguish ourselves by delivering excellent programs and challenging courses led by high-quality instructors.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of their bachelor's program. Alternatively, applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in an applicable master's program.
All applicants must submit:
- Graduate admission application and application fee.
- Official transcripts.
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume.
An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.
No, Arizona State University’s certificates and diplomas don’t specify whether you earn them online or in person. All certificates, diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”