The University of Toledo’s Center for
Successful Aging is committed to providing
quality educational and research services to
older adults and their families. To learn more
about the Center for Successful Aging, please
visit our Web site at: utoledo.edu/depts/csa
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEGRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM…
Please contact:
CENTER FOR SUCCESSFUL AGING 3355 Glendale Avenue, Room 026
Toledo, Ohio 43614
419.383.3645utoledo.edu/depts/csa
Ellen Harbaugh Administrative Assistant
419.383.3645
Barbara Kopp Miller Administrative Director
419.530.5308
Victoria Steiner Assistant Administrative Director
419.383.5647
The University of Toledo has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities and people with disabilities. EEO-M/F/V/D
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Funded, in part, through the following initiatives:
Clair Martig Endowment through the
The University of Toledo Foundation
utoledo.edu/depts/csa/gradcertificate.html
ONLINE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
ContemporaryGerontological Practice
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“Even if someone doesn’t think they will go that route professionally,
there are so many things I learned that I can apply to my life and family.
I find it reassuring to know what to expect as we age and how to
handle situations.” —Former Student
• Wantabetterunderstandingoftheuniqueneedsandstrengths of older adults?
• Haveadesiretoincreaseyourknowledgeaboutfunding opportunities to support innovative programs for older adults?
• Aspiretoenhanceyourcurrentcredentialsordevelopexpertise in gerontological practice?
• Haveanactivelifeandfinditdifficulttotaketraditional,on-campus graduate courses?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, the GraduateCertificateinContemporaryGerontologicalPractice may be for you!
THE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IS:
• Offeredonline
• Designedtoprovideknowledgeaboutcontemporaryissues in gerontology and geriatrics
• Designedtoprepareindividualsforworkingwitholderadults and their families in a health-care environment.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE There are many ways to help you afford your education. Checkwithyouremployerabouttuitionassistanceprograms. Search the Web for scholarship opportunities. OrvisitoneoftheUniversityadviserstodiscussfinancialassistance opportunities.
Do you... RequirementsStudents are admitted for fall or spring semester. Application deadline is June 15 for fall admission and November 1 for spring admission. To be considered for admittance into the program, a candidate must:
• Holdabachelor’sdegreefromanaccreditedcollegeor university with a minimum 3.0 undergraduate grade pointaverage.Officialtranscriptsarerequired.
• Submittwoonlinelettersofrecommendation.
• Submitacompletedonlineapplicationformandtheaccompanying application fee.
Students who are currently enrolled in a graduate program at The University of Toledo may apply to the GraduateCertificateProgramby:
• Submittinganonlineapplicationformandtwoonlineletters of recommendation.
The student must be in good standing in his or her current degree program. Information regarding the application process can be obtained from:
Center for Successful Aging 3355 Glendale Avenue Room 026 Toledo, Ohio 43614 419.383.3645 or download from: utoledo.edu/depts/csa/gradcertificate.html
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“I had a wonderful experience and I am a better PA for participating in the program. It was great to work with other fields too (e.g. OT, PT, etc…). Interdisciplinary work benefits everyone- helps to create a “team” approach to health care!” —Former Student
Semester I - Fall
Issues in Contemporary 3 Gerontological Practice
Health and Aging 3
Semester II - Spring
Grief and Bereavement Issues 3 in Older Adulthood
Funding and Resource Generation 3 for Older Adult Programming
Semester III - Fall, Spring, Summer
Guided Independent Study 3 in Gerontological Practice
ONLINE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN
ContemporaryGerontological Practice