FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What are the admission requirements for the Certificate?
If you wish to complete the 18-credit hour Graduate Certificate in Dementia, you must apply and be accepted into the Graduate School at EMU.  You DO NOT have to be enrolled in a master’s degree program.  A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale is required.  GRE scores are not required.

2. How do I apply for admission to the Graduate School?
There are two ways to apply for admission.

1. To request a paper application, contact the Office of Admissions, Eastern Michigan University, P.O., Box 970, Ypsilanti, MI 48197.  Telephone:  734. 487.3060 or 1.800. Go.To.EMU.  Completed application, the $35 application fee and your official transcripts should be sent to the Office of Admissions.  Please note that it is possible to enroll in a dementia course prior to acceptance to the Graduate School.  This course will count as a credit towards the Certificate in Dementia Care.

2. To apply online, go to www.emich.edu. Put the cursor over “Future Students” (don’t click it).  The drop down box will appear on the right.  Click on the second link “Apply to EMU”.  The center of the page will have two options.  It is important that you pick the second option that will say “Create an application online user name and password.”  Click on the continue button for this option.  Input the information required to create your own user name and password. Then click on “add user” at the bottom of the page.  You will then be taken to the next page and can begin to “Create New Application”.  It is important that you keep your user name and password for future reference.  The online application fee is $25.

To receive guidelines for writing your own personal statement or help with completing the application process, call Jo Campbell at 734.487.8579 or e-mail jo.campbell@emich.edu. Be sure to ask Jo about the Certificate in Dementia program code (SW99-99) which needs to be accurate on your application form.

3. How do I enroll in one of the dementia courses?
Please call Jo Campbell at 734.487.8579.  She will send you the registration form.

4.  How much does a course cost?
2006 RATES, SUBJECT TO CHANGE:
One credit hour course (tuition and fees):  Undergraduate:  $224.90                                                                 Graduate tuition: $346.00

Two-credit hour course (tuition and fees):   Undergraduate:  $458.00   Graduate:  $700.50

To check the most current tuition and fee rate, go to www.emich.edu/public/registrar/tutfee.htm

5.  How long will it take to finish the Certificate?
If you take one course per semester including the Spring and Summer semesters you can complete the program in 1.5 years.  However, you may take up to three years to complete the program.

6. I am an undergraduate student interested in taking courses on dementia care at EMU.  Can I do this?
Yes.  Undergraduate students interested in learning more about the field of dementia care can enroll in most of our courses.  We strongly encourage you to begin with GERT 478 Innovations in Alzheimer’s Care which is offered Fall and Winter semesters.

7. Do I need to have experience in caring for someone with dementia to enroll in this program?
No. Our courses and assignments are customized to meet the educational needs of those new to the field of dementia care as well as those who have been working in the field for many years.  We invite you to learn more about the rewarding opportunities available in this field.

8.  Are there current students and/or alumni that I can speak to about their experiences with the EMU dementia program?
Yes.  Please contact Jo Campbell at 734.487.8579 or jo.campbell@emich.edu

9. Are any of the dementia courses offered online? 
No, not at this time.