Welcome to the OSU S.A.G.E. Program!

We hope you have heard about The Ohio State University S.A.G.E. Program and are visiting the web site to gather some additional information, or maybe you were searching the Internet in pursuit of aging education opportunities, and in particular "distance education" in the field of aging. In any case, we are very proud of this distance education program of the Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology at The Ohio State University, and hope you will spend a few minutes becoming more familiar with what the program has to offer.

The OSU S.A.G.E. Program Is...

No demographic trend is more important or more fundamental than the changing age structure of our society. Today, 13% of the U.S. population is over age 65 and as "baby boomers" become "senior boomers" they are expected to represent a full 20% of our population by 2030.

A three-course distance learning program of The Ohio State University which provides continuing education and training in the field of aging. Throughout the series of internet-based courses, special attention is devoted to issues of social, cultural, and ethnic diversity.

All students successfully completing the program receive a Certificate of Completion in Gerontology from The Ohio State University.

Please go to Registration for information about tuition and credit opportunities.

Following is the 2012 Series schedule:

Introduction to Applied Gerontology begins March 26, 2012 and ends the week of June 4, 2012. Enrollment deadline: March 1, 2012.
Case Studies in Clinical Gerontology begins June 18, 2012 and ends the week of August 6, 2012. Enrollment deadline: May 21, 2012.
Issues and Trends in Aging begins August 22, 2012 and ends the week of December 4, 2012. Enrollment deadline: July 30, 2012.

Who Should Complete the Program?

Professionals working in the field of aging who need additional discipline-specific training, individuals who provide services for older adults, and those wanting to pursue a career serving older adults who do not wish to or cannot return to graduate school; administrators, regulators, policy makers, direct service providers, program evaluators, and others caring for our aging population. Internet-based courses allow students the flexibility of learning "where and when it's convenient," accommodating busy professional and personal lifestyles.

NOTE: The 2012 Series will be offered during the timeframe for the conversion to the semester system at Ohio State. Therefore, the Introduction to Applied Gerontology course will be offered during Spring Quarter 2012 (5 continuing education credits); Case Studies in Clinical Gerontology during Summer Semester 2012 (7 continuing education credits); and Issues and Trends in Aging during Fall Semester 2012 (7 continuing education credits). More information....

The OSU S.A.G.E. Program is a collaborative effort of the Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology and the Office of Continuing Education at The Ohio State University, developed in partnership with TELR.