Aging, Certificate
Arnold School of Public Health
Clinical and public health professionals have an increasing need to understand how to work with a growing aging population. A graduate certificate in aging prepares students for this important work.
Gain the knowledge and skills that are necessary to interpret the impact of biological, social, and psychological changes on the physical, psychological and social well-being of older adults. Our program can enhance employment and advancement opportunities for nurses, teachers, public and mental health workers and more.
Program Highlights
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Interdisciplinary Courses
Work with other public health students in the Arnold School through our multi-disciplinary courses.
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Learn by Doing
Apply your classroom learning in real scenarios through our integrated practice-based experiences.
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Passionate Faculty
Enjoy smaller class sizes and one-on-one interactions with faculty who are leaders in their respective fields.
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People-Focused
Study our growing aging population and the sociocultural issues surrounding health, behavior, and aging.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Examine Evidence
Gathering and analyzing information for decision-making or problem-solving purposes
Intercultural Competence
Developing the skills to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across cultures
Program Evaluation
Assessing effectiveness, efficiency and impact in achieving intended outcomes
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Program Planning
Defining goals, outlining activities and establishing timelines to ensure effective implementation and outcomes
Communication
Exchanging information and ideas through speaking, writing or other means of expression
Empathy
Understanding and sharing the feelings of others, and demonstrating compassion and support
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Health Care Service Worker
- Social Worker
- Researcher
Job Titles of Alumni
- Supports Coordinator
Workplace Settings
- Nursing
- Teaching
- Public Health
- Mental Health
- Research
- Education
Employers of Alumni
- County of Delaware Office of Intellectual Disabilities
- University of South Carolina