Sociology and Anthropology - Social Aspects of Aging
Overview
Get in-depth knowledge of the aging process. The social aspects of aging graduate certificate focuses on topics and challenges that come later in life, such as:
- Health and health care systems
- Quality of life
- Family dynamics
- Communication
Our program is multidisciplinary. Curriculum touches a variety of academic areas including family and consumer sciences, psychology, social work, speech pathology, and health sciences. This gives you get a well-rounded and engaging education.
The certificate requires 12 credit hours for completion.
This program is not accepting new students. Applications are unavailable.
Point of Pride
Students in this program get to complete an experience in gerontology, such as a professional practice internship or an independent study topic relevant to the social aspects of aging.
Graduate Advisor
Natalie Schaad
(309) 438-8669
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How to Apply
University Admission Requirements
A student applying to this program must:
- Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so by the time of program matriculation.
- Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term.
- If admitted, official domestic transcripts can be emailed from the university to GraduateAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 208 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.
- If admitted, official international transcripts can be emailed directly from the international institution to InternationalAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, International Admissions, Campus Box 6180, Normal, IL 61790-6180.
International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Graduate School Admission Requirements.
Additional Program Admission Requirements
To apply to this program, you must submit:
- a current resume or curriculum vitae
- a writing sample, preferably a paper from a sociology course or other college course
- names and email addresses of three references for letters of recommendation
- a statement of purpose explaining your career goals and why you are applying to this program
Admissions decisions consider the compatibility of your proposed research with the expertise of our faculty.
English Proficiency Scores for International Students
International students from non-native English speaking countries are required to submit English proficiency scores, dated within two years of application, from one of the accepted testing agencies unless English waiver qualifications are met. See the minimum English proficiency scores by test.
Application Deadlines
- Fall (August) Term — Not accepting applications
- Spring (January) Term — Not accepting applications
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