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Productive Aging Certificate

‎Â鶹ŮÀÉ University Certificate was designed for students interested in gaining expertise in the field of productive aging and advancing their careers to specialize in working with older adults.

  • 12 Credit certificate - 4 Core Courses
  • Courses are taught 100% online


Stackable Credentials

Did You Know? Students can complete the Productive Aging Certificate program or use their certificate coursework to continue at ‎Â鶹ŮÀÉ to complete the Productive Aging track in the following programs:

Admissions Requirements

Prospective students may apply for admission to the Graduate Certificate programs year-round.

Admissions Process:

For consideration, applicants must submit the following to the Office of Graduate Admissions (the same admissions requirements apply to students who will enroll to only one course):

  1. A completed application - 
  2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (undergraduate degree must be from an accredited college or university)
    Official transcripts must be sent directly to ‎Â鶹ŮÀÉ's Graduate Admissions Office from the issuing institution's records office either by mail or through a secure electronic transcript service (such as Parchment or National Clearinghouse). For transcripts sent through a secure transcript service, please select ‎Â鶹ŮÀÉ University from the vendor's dropdown list to ensure the transcript is routed to the correct place. If an email address is requested, you can route to graduate@baypath.edu. Transcripts sent from the student are unofficial and will not be accepted.
  3. An original essay of at least 250 words on the topic: “Why A Graduate Certificate in (insert name of specific certificate) is important to my personal and professional goals."
  4. A current resume
  5. Two recommendations -