Bouvé College of Health Sciences

Interprofessional Graduate Certificate in Aging

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The Interprofessional Graduate Certificate program in Health and Aging is an interactive online program, designed for the twenty-first century healthcare professional.

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Part-Time
Commitment
8-12 Months
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Overview

In 2014, 85 million Americans will be over 55 compared with 67 million today. (National Institute of Aging, 2010) As more people in our population grow older, the demand for skilled geriatric care will increase dramatically. The purpose of this program is to provide interprofessional education to meet the specific healthcare needs of older adults. The aging certificate program will consist of four graduate courses. The certificate program was developed by an interprofessional team of faculty from the Bouvé College of Health Sciences. Both the development and implementation of this certificate program has been made possible through grant funding from the Health Resources Services Administration. This team is excited to be a part of the core faculty implementing the four courses of the program.

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Unique Features

  • Online program designed for working professionals.
  • Consists of four graduate-level courses.
  • Demand for skilled geriatric care is predicted to increase dramatically.
  • Program development made possible through grant funding from the Health Resources Services Administration.

Program Objectives

  • To introduce students to the most current literature and research on the bio-psychosocial aspects of aging in a multicultural, rapidly changing society.
  • Students will learn models of healthy aging, recognize variations and health, lifestyle and sociocultural issues that impede healthy aging and understand and differentiate normative and pathological aspects of the aging process.
  • Students will develop the professional skills to assess and evaluate individuals, families and community services and design individual and system interventions to improve quality of life for clients as well as improve type and quality of necessary services.
  • Professional skill development will focus on communications; case conceptualization; interdisciplinary treatment planning, evaluation, program development and outcome evaluation as well as beginning skills in action research.

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Program Costs

$18K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

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Requirements

  • Application
  • Application fee
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Statement of purpose (500-1000 words): identifying your educational goals and expectations from the program.
  • Professional resume: Current resume that displays job responsibilities, relevant experience, and education history
  • TOEFL or IELTS for applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution and whose native language is not English

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Admissions Dates

Fall Term Deadline: August 1
Spring Term Deadline: December 1

Curriculum
Experiential Learning

Northeastern's signature experiential learning model combines academics with professional practice to help students acquire relevant, real-world skills they can apply to their desired industry. Northeastern offers a variety of ways for students to gain experience, some examples include:

  • Full-Time Co-op Opportunities — Students on co-op work in a paid position in their field of study for three to six months.
  • In-Class Case Studies — Professors integrate case studies and exercises into the classroom to bring a real-world perspective and relevance to what they’re teaching.
  • Research — Students collaborate with faculty in our more than 30 federally funded research centers, tackling some of the most pressing challenges in health, security, and sustainability.

 

 

Faculty

Our Faculty

Students

Below is a look at where our Nursing & Healthcare alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • Massachusetts General Hospital
    • Boston Children’s Hospital
    • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    • Brigham and Women’s Hospital
    • Boston Medical Center

  • What They Do

    • Healthcare Services
    • Business Development
    • Education
    • Community and Social Services
    • Operations

  • What They're Skilled At

    • Healthcare
    • Nursing
    • Hospitals
    • Patient Safety
    • Healthcare Management

 

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