Virginia Commonwealth University

The Graduate Certificate is an ideal program for professionals seeking training and expertise in the field of gerontology. The 21-credit curriculum can be completed either in person, online or as a hybrid of both. The VCU Department of Gerontology has a strong commitment to viewing aging as a lifespan journey toward elderhood, with a focus on disrupting ageism in all cultures and settings.

The VCU MASTER OF SCIENCE IN GERONTOLOGY PROGRAM is a 30-unit interdisciplinary course of study that provides a strong foundation in both applied and theoretical gerontology, and emphasizes the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging. . The VCU Department of Gerontology has a strong commitment to viewing aging as a lifespan journey toward elderhood, with a focus on disrupting ageism in all cultures and settings. The program prepares gerontolgists for rewarding positions in administration, education, health services, business/marketing, social services and as entrepreneurs. Our Assisted Living Administration specialty area is the only NAB-accredited program in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the first NAB-accredited program specifically for those interested in Assisted living Administration