Marywood became a home quickly. After this it become a life changing place where I could continue to explore who I am and what it is that I want my life to be about. I was ...
Marywood's Gerontology Certification program is a post-baccalaureate certificate offering that provides health care professionals with vital leadership skills and promotes the uniqueness and dignity of the geriatric community and the role they play within our community.
The increasing older population mandates the need for additional health care professionals with expertise in the field of gerontology. Current job markets have increasing availability for positions in the field of gerontology, so the addition of this certificate boosts the portfolio of health and behavioral care professionals. Marywood is currently the only regional provider of a gerontology certification program.
Only regional provider of a gerontology certification program
Boost your portfolio with a focus on elder care issues
Easy to add to your current master's program of study
Convenient, on-site opportunity for service learning at Our Lady of Peace Residence
Marywood is ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings for 2026, making Marywood a great, centrally located option for students in Northeastern Pennsylvania who want to stay closer to home.
11:1 faculty-student ratio with personalized attention from highly credentialed faculty for each student.
Graduate Assistantships help students pay their way through graduate school while giving them the experience they need for success after graduation.
Marywood became a home quickly. After this it become a life changing place where I could continue to explore who I am and what it is that I want my life to be about. I was ...
Visit campus during one of our admissions events specially designed for you to learn more about your degree program, or schedule an individual appointment with a graduate admissions counselor by clicking on the Weekday Visits link.
Weekday Visits »Marywood University hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.
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