Gerontology – Graduate Certificate

At a Glance

You know your path to career success

You’ve already made great strides in your career and education. Now, it’s time to advance in your current role or pivot toward a new and rewarding path. Gerontology is an expanding field with a growing need for professionals who can address the unique needs of an aging population. Whether you want to advance your expertise or start a new path, this opportunity is perfect for you. You can also use course credit from this program toward an online master’s in gerontology from Iowa State.

At Iowa State, we’re here to support your next move. Expert faculty and flexible programs are designed to give you the skills and knowledge to stand out in this dynamic field. With a focus on real-world application, we’ll help you take that next step toward a rewarding and purposeful career.

Collaborative Advantage of IDEA

Achieve your personal and professional goals through convenient, flexible, high-quality coursework you can complete anytime, anywhere. As a student in Iowa State University’s Gerontology Master’s program, you will have access to, and learn from, expert faculty from multiple major universities who bring real-life experience to the coursework and are committed to helping you transition your learning beyond the online classroom into your career.

The Gerontology Master’s program is part of an innovative consortium of universities connected through IDEA. While Iowa State University is your home university where you will apply, register for courses and receive your diploma, you’ll benefit from the broad perspectives and unique strengths brought by classmates from across the globe and expert faculty at partner universities.

Learn more about the IDEA program at Iowa State.