Online Graduate Certificate in Geropsychology
offered by Thomas Edison State University

Online Graduate Certificate in Geropsychology
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TESU
Overview

Design and implement interventions to promote the cognitive, emotional, and social well-being of older adults

Who should do this course?

For individuals who want to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively with older adults and their families

What are the course deliverables?

Apply psychological theories of aging to the understanding of biopsychosocial changes involved in normal adult development and the sociocultural factors that impact the aging process
Assess cognition, behavior, mood, functional capacities, decision-making, and level of risk in older adults and analyze the relationship between these factors and biosocial factors
Apply psychological theory and research in order to design effective psychological interventions and health promotion and prevention programs across a variety of settings for older adults
Apply psychological theory and relevant ethical and legal standards in consultation and collaboration with diverse health professionals

More about this course

The online Graduate Certificate in Geropsychology provides students an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge needed to work with older adults and their families in a wide variety of healthcare settings and interdisciplinary contexts
Geropsychology is a subfield within the discipline of psychology that applies psychological theory and research to understanding the aging process and helping older people maintain a high quality of life as they age
The University’s Graduate Certificate in Geropsychology is especially relevant today as the population lives longer and the number of older adults in the U.S. increases

General

Requirements for 12th grade Up Arrow Icon

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CGPA - 3/4
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or from a recognized foreign institution. Students with a GPA of 3.0 or above

Applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a field unrelated to the graduate degree for which they are considering application are advised to speak with an admissions counselor first to discuss the background and preparation needed to be successful in the desired program
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