Graduate Certificate in Social Gerontology - TEL: 0207 193 7932
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Program overview Summary of the Graduate Certificate in Social Gerontology program - Program code: 3248 | Program code | Program title | Award abbreviation | Location |
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| 3248 | Graduate Certificate in Social Gerontology | GCertSocGer | Logan | | Host element | Duration | CRICOS code | Credit points | Semester/Trimester intakes | | School of Human Services and Social Work | 2 semesters part-time | | 40CP | S1 / S2
(New in 2010) | | Program fees | | This postgraduate program has Commonwealth supported places. If you are eligible, the Australian Government will contribute to the cost of this program but you will also be required to make a contribution. If you are an International student or ineligible for a Commonwealth supported place, you will be required to pay full tuition fees.
| About this program This program is scheduled to commence from Semester 1/2010. This program is designed to equip individuals to live and work in a society where the number of people over the age of 60 is expected to triple by the year 2050. The majority of these older people will continue to live and be active in their communities and to engage with professionals from many disciplines. Whether you work directly with older people such as in the case of human service or social workers or whether your involvement is more indirect such as a town planner, accountant, or public servant this program has much to offer. Courses such as Policy and Practice in an Ageing Society, Health Ageing and Disability, Working in Organisations incorporate the theoretical, analytical and practical knowledge and skills required to work with older people across a variety of settings both locally and internationally. This specialist knowledge will equip you to engage with many of the interesting and challenging opportunities for working with and for older people in the future. Attendance The Graduate Certificate in Social Gerontology is offered part-time only (20CP per semester over two semesters), comprising 30CP of core courses and a 10CP listed elective offered in off-campus, online mode. This program can be completed in one year (20CP per semester) or two years (10CP per semester) and mid-year entry is also available. Professional recognition Graduates will be eligible for membership of the following professional bodies: - Australian Association of Gerontology
- Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers Incorporated
Career opportunities This program is designed for individuals working with older people across the health, social and community sectors. Employment opportunities would include advanced practice and leadership roles in a range of government, private and community organisations involved with policy, planning or service delivery for older people (for example, Home and Community Care and also Aged Care Assessment Services).
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