2400 E Hartford Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53211
United States
Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology
P.O. Box 786
Milwaukee, WI 53201
United States
Program Overview:
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully pursue careers within aging services organizations, or to conduct academic research in the field of aging. The program focuses on the biological, psychological, social, and policy aspects of aging, and encourages students to link practice and research in order to improve the quality of life of older adults. The GCAG is intended for graduate degree-seeking students in any field, and for degreed professionals looking to advance or refocus their career. Please contact Jennifer Kahn-Pettigrew, Coordinator for Education and Programming, at 414-229-6888 or kahnpet2@uwm.edu for more information.