The graduate certificate in gerontology is intended for those interested in working with and/or on behalf of older adults and their family members. The certificate follows the guidelines of the Association of Gerontology in Higher Education and is offered under the purview of the College of Social Work.

Graduate Certificate in Gerontology at University of Tennessee Knoxville
The Gerontology at University of Tennessee Knoxville is a Full Time Graduate Certificate program offered across its Knoxville, Distance Education, and Nashville campuses in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 1 year. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 23, 2027.
About Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
Disciplines
College of Social Work
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Gerontology at University of Tennessee Knoxville
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency, recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEEA). A non-U.S. degree must be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from the United States and must be granted by a recognized or accredited foreign institution.
- United States degree holders must have earned a minimum of 2.7 out of a possible 4.0 GPA or a minimum of 3.0 during the senior year of undergraduate study. If you have completed previous graduate coursework, you must have earned a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 GPA.
- Applicants with non-U.S. degrees must have earned a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or other equivalent to a ‘B’ average. If you have completed previous graduate coursework, you must have earned a minimum of 3.3 out of a possible 4.0 GPA or other equivalent to a ‘B+’ average.
- Applicants may be required to submit standardized test scores, depending upon their program requirements.
- Applicants may be required to submit English language certification test scores.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Gerontology at University of Tennessee Knoxville
Application Fee 60
How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Gerontology at University of Tennessee Knoxville
- Please confirm the correct name of your graduate degree or certificate program by viewing our list of programs. This will ensure that you apply for the right program when you submit your application.
- Create your account on Slate, our online application system, and begin completing the admission application.
- Scan and upload copies of transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate institutions you have attended.
- Upload degree certificates (if applicable).
- Upload departmental/program requirements as indicated in the online application system.
- Pay the $60 non-refundable application fee by credit/debit card.
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology at University of Tennessee Knoxville
University of Tennessee Knoxville
United States of America, Knoxville