Details: Aging Studies for Health Professionals, Undergraduate Certificate

Undergraduate CertificateAging Studies for Health Professionals

The undergraduate certificate in aging studies for health professionals (UGC-AGE) from Wichita State University helps you better understand the aging population you're increasingly likely to serve. As the number of older adults continues to rise, having insight into the aging process enhances the ability to deliver effective, respectful and age-appropriate care across a variety of health care and community settings.

Learn how aging studies for health professionals is the right fit for you.

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Curriculum

The certificate program can be completed entirely online within one academic year. Students can start the program in the Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters. This certificate can be pursued concurrently with degree programs such as anthropology, biology, business management, general business, pre-med, social work, and clinical disciplines within the College of Health Professions.

Credits earned as part of this certificate can also be applied to the Bachelor of Science (BS) in health management - general aging studies concentration.

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How to enroll

To add this certificate to your plan of study:

  • Log into the myWSU portal, find the Student Tools box (center of the page) and click on "Change my Major/Minor."
  • Click continue (this will show your current major and minor).
  • Click continue, then click "Add a certificate" and choose your certificate program. Click continue and submit request.
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