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Gerontology
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate
Learn the skills to help the growing aging population. SUNY Oswego’s Gerontology certificate program is designed to help you develop a broader understanding of aging that will allow you to meet the growing need for gerontology professionals in a variety of human service fields.
Meet regional and national needs
SUNY Oswego offers the only Gerontology certificate of its kind in Central New York. Gerontology related fields are expected to add four million jobs by 2018, and SUNY Oswego will equip you with the skills needed to meet this demand. You will be qualified for a wide range of careers that a gerontology degree can offer, from working in social work to geriatrics to counseling, among others.
Work with esteemed faculty
Five of SUNY Oswego’s Gerontology faculty members have Ph D.s in gerontology. You will work alongside these established professionals, utilizing their expertise and their network of connections with respected institutions across Central New York.
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Admission requirements
Official transcripts showing confirmation of a Bachelor's degree
GPA of at least 3.0
Purpose Statement
Three letters of recommendation
GPA of at least 3.0
Purpose Statement
Three letters of recommendationApplication deadline
Length of program
Application Fee
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