Information for Students Affected by Hurricane Milton

Information for Students Affected by Hurricane Milton

With Hurricane Milton making landfall, the University is offering accommodations to students affected by the storm.

To help assist our students affected by Milton, the University is offering the following accommodations:

  • Students who are directly impacted by the hurricane and who are currently registered in courses for the Nursing Session 2 July, August, September or October 2024 terms have the option of receiving a free eight-week course extension without mentor approval; or, a 100% tuition credit for their course(s) to a future term. Affected students should submit a Request for Course Extension Form or a Request for Course Withdrawal Form indicating “Hurricane Milton” as the reason for the request. Please note that TECEP exams in these terms cannot be extended, nor credited for tuition after the exam has been taken.
  • Impacted students who are currently on a course extension for the July 2024 term can request a second eight-week extension on their current term at no additional cost.
  • The University will follow the New Jersey State Guidelines for U.S. military students residing in or deployed to the affected region.

Request an Accommodation: Students affected by the hurricane and flooding who need an accommodation should contact the Office of the Registrar by email at registration@tesu.edu or by phone at 609-777-5680.

Accommodation requests should be submitted by Oct. 25. Requests after that date can be accommodated if the student provides documentation of the reason for the late request.

Graduate Certificate in Geropsychology

Total Credits 12
Modality Online

Equip yourself with the specialized knowledge to understand the unique needs of older adults and their families. Our Graduate Certificate in Geropsychology from Thomas Edison State University (TESU) provides the skills and knowledge you will need for a meaningful career working with aging adults in various settings including private homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care centers.

As the population in the United States ages and people are living longer, there will be a greater need for skilled professionals with an understanding of the aging process and the ability to support older adults. According to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging, more than 39 million were living in the United States in 2009, which is expected to increase to approximately 72.1 million by 2030.

Our online program prepares you to work with older adults, recognize the complex psychological issues they face as they age, and understand legal and ethical issues and interdisciplinary models of care.

Geropsychology Certificate Outcomes

Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:

  • Apply psychological theories of aging to the understanding of biopsychosocial changes involved in normal adult development and the sociocultural factors that impact the aging process.
  • Assess cognition, behavior, mood, functional capacities, decision-making, and level of risk in older adults and analyze the relationship between these factors and biosocial factors.
  • Apply psychological theory and research in order to design effective psychological interventions and health promotion and prevention programs across a variety of settings for older adults.
  • Apply psychological theory and relevant ethical and legal standards in consultation and collaboration with diverse health professionals.

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