In the midst of a demographic shift that will soon see older adults (age 65+) representing more than 20% of the American population, the number of professionals qualified to care for older patients, their caregivers, and families is decreasing.
Our graduate certificate in Aging & Applied Thanatology will provide you with the knowledge and skillset to support the bereaved on their grief journeys and to improve the dying process for individuals managing chronic illness in rapidly growing fields experiencing urgent demands for specialized care including:
- Nursing home care
- Hospice and hospital care
- Psychology
- Emergency services
- Social work
- Spiritual guidance
- Patient care
- Bereavement Counseling