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Graduate Certificate in Gerontology with a concentration in Interior Design

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Creating living environments for a lifetime!

The online Gerontology graduate certificate with a concentration in interior design program provides students with a focused understanding of the relationship between design of the built environment and its aging occupants.

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It is estimated that the population of persons 65 years of age and older will increase from 40 million in 2010, to 88 million in 2050*. This shift demands qualified professionals who can address the impact the built environment has on older individuals, their health and quality of life.

The online graduate certificate allows mid-career professionals to acquire focused training in the area of design and gerontology. Credit earned may be applied to a master's degree.

*Source: U.S. Administration on Aging (2010)

Who should consider this program?

  • Master's students in Gerontology, Interior Design, and Architecture
  • Related professionals desiring additional credentials or certification:
    • Senior Housing Professionals
    • Architects
    • Engineers
    • Interior Designers
    • Realtors
    • Government Services Administrators
    • Hospital and Nursing Administrators
    • Health Care Workers
    • Code Officials

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Certificate Requirements:

  • Completion of 15 credit hours of approved gerontology courses
  • Completion of a 3 credit practicum (156 hours) in an approved aging-related setting.

Courses are chosen by the student in consultation with the Gerontology Academic Advisor.

Cooperative Program

This 18-credit online graduate certificate program is offered in cooperation by the University of Nebraska at Omaha Department of Gerontology and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Architecture Interior Design program.

For more information about Gerontology at UNL please visit the following link.

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Method of Delivery: Available 100% Online - Program can be completed fully online, on campus, or a mixture of both. Courses are asynchronous, meaning students and instructor may access content at any time and do not have to be connected to the Internet at the same time. Practicum experiences may be completed in the student's local area.

Interaction with professors and other students may include:

  • E-mail
  • Online discussion boards
  • Phone or video conferencing
  • Other forms of electronic and print communication

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