Intergenerational Relationships Certificate

Program Availability

This certificate is offered fully online and is available to currently enrolled undergraduate students as well as working professionals. Whether you’re pursuing a major in psychology, sociology, education, or a helping profession—or expanding your skills for the workplace—this program fits your schedule and broadens your impact.

Program Highlights

In this 9-credit certificate, you’ll explore:

Human development from early childhood through late adulthood
Communication patterns and relationship dynamics across generations
Strategies for promoting health, respect, and understanding between age groups
Social and psychological frameworks for age-related behaviors and needs

This program prepares you for meaningful roles in education, caregiving, advocacy, outreach, and workplace leadership—anywhere multigenerational understanding is essential.

Courses

To earn the Intergenerational Relationships certificate, you will complete 9 credits, including foundational courses in human development and aging. This flexible structure allows you to tailor the certificate to your interests and career goals, with options spanning key topics in psychology, sociology, and education.

Courses explore themes such as:

Childhood and adolescent development
Human behavior and social interaction
Lifespan development and aging
Health promotion for older adults

Transfer Credit

Indiana State University accepts credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities within the United States, and from selected schools located outside the United States. Credit also may be granted for military training and experience. Previously earned college credit can be applied toward completion of the program per these transfer guidelines.