Online Certificate in Aging
FAQs
What
is a certificate program?
How
will I benefit from the IGSW online Certificate
in Aging?
Is
this an academic certificate program?
Who
should enroll in the IGSW online Certificate in
Aging?
How
do I enroll in the IGSW online Certificate in Aging
program?
When
can I enroll in the IGSW online Certificate in Aging
program?
How
long do I have to complete the IGSW online Certificate
in Aging program?
How
many courses do I have to take?
Can
I change my electives after I have enrolled in the Certificate
in Aging program?
After
I enroll in the program, how do I start my first course?
Do
I have to take the courses in a specific order?
How
long does it take to complete the IGSW Certificate
in Aging?
Can
I take one course before enrolling in the certificate
program?
Once
I finish my coursework, when do I receive my Certificate
in Aging from IGSW?
Will
I get CEUs?
What
is a certificate program?
A
certificate program, shorter and less structured than
a formal degree program, teaches knowledge and skills
in a specialized area and awards a certificate after
participants complete a series of required courses.
Unlike other face-to-face certificate programs, the
IGSW online Certificate in Aging
program is self-paced and taken entirely online,
designed for busy professionals who want to advance
in their careers on a flexible and convenient schedule.
How
will I benefit from the IGSW online Certificate
in Aging?
A
great way to enhance your qualifications and resume,
the IGSW online Certificate in
Aging allows you to demonstrate expertise in
the growing field of aging. The IGSW online Certificate
in Aging is designed to provide you with a core
foundation of knowledge and skills in aging. Each
required course is interactive and contains images,
instructional activities, case studies, video clips,
and a discussion board to maximize learning and skills
building. In a 2005 survey of social service agencies
and healthcare organizations in Boston, nearly 90% of
program directors agreed that they would choose a candidate
with a certificate in aging over someone with comparable
qualifications without a certificate.
Is
this an academic certificate program?
No.
The IGSW online Certificate in
Aging program is a non-credit, continuing education
certificate program. As a result, participants can enroll
at any time and do not need to go through a lengthy
application and acceptance process.
Who
should enroll in the IGSW online Certificate in
Aging?
The
IGSW online Certificate in Aging
is designed for social workers and other practitioners
who would like to expand their knowledge, skills and
expertise in aging.
How
do I enroll in the IGSW online Certificate in Aging
program?
Enrolling
in the IGSW online Certificate
in Aging program is easy and can be done at anytime
from our website. The first step is to register with
IGSW by clicking here.
Once you have registered, you will be prompted to log
in with the username and password that you chose during
registration. When you log in, click on the “Certificate
Program” button and then on the “Buy/Enroll” link next
to the “IGSW Certificate in Aging” folder icon. You
will then be prompted to choose your elective courses
and select your payment method.
When
can I enroll in the IGSW online Certificate in Aging
program?
You
can enroll in the IGSW online Certificate
in Aging program at anytime. You can start your
coursework immediately after enrolling and paying for
the IGSW online Certificate in Aging .
How
long do I have to complete the IGSW online Certificate
in Aging program?
You
have up to one year from the date you enroll in the
program to complete your coursework.
How
many courses do I have to take?
You
have to complete a total of seven courses. Four of the
courses are required (Basic Issues in Aging, A Guide
to the Aging Network, Geriatric Assessment, and Mental
Health and Aging Issues). You then choose your remaining
three elective courses from our extensive course catalog.
Can
I change my electives after I have enrolled in the Certificate
in Aging program?
Yes,
to change your electives click on “Change Elective Courses”
in the certificate program description page.
After
I enroll in the program, how do I start my first course?
Once
you enroll in the IGSW online Certificate
in Aging program and pay the $500 enrollment
fee, your account will say “Paid” next to the “IGSW
Online Certificate in Aging Program” folder icon. When
clicking on this icon, a list of your core courses and
chosen electives will automatically appear. To start
your first course, click on the course title.
Do
I have to take the courses in a specific order?
It
is recommended that you take the Basic Issues in Aging
course first, followed by the other required courses.
However, you may complete your courses in any order
that you wish.
How
long does it take to complete the IGSW Certificate
in Aging?
Most
courses take an average of three to five hours to complete.
Each course is entirely self-paced, so you can pick
a pace which works with your learning style and schedule.
Some students may prefer to finish a single course in
one sitting, while others may prefer to complete a course
over a period of sessions. The total amount of time
that it takes to complete the certificate program will
vary from person to person, however, you have up to
one year from your enrollment date to complete all of
your coursework.
Can
I take one course before enrolling the certificate program?
Yes.
You can take up to four courses that are applicable
to the certificate program. Applicable
courses include: Basic Issues in Aging, A Guide to the
Aging Network, Geriatric Assessment, Mental Health and
Aging Issues, and three electives of your choice.
Once
I finish my coursework, when do I receive my Certificate
in Aging from IGSW?
After
you complete the seven courses, you will receive your
Certificate in Aging in
the mail within six to eight weeks. In addition, you
will be able to print individual course certificates
of completion as you finish each course.
Will
I get CEUs?
Licensed
social workers are eligible for a total of 26 to 29
CEUs (depending on which elective courses you take).
Rather than awarding them all at once, three to five
CEUs are awarded after finishing each course.
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