Application Prerequisites

Healthcare professionals

• Bachelor's degree
• Currently providing care to older adults or have an established connection with a community partner that provides services to older adults

Pacific University CHP students currently enrolled in an entry-level program

• In final year of study
• In good academic standing
• Plan to work with older adults immediately after graduation

Program Completion Requirements

• Students must complete all certificate degree requirements (15 credits) within four years of entry into the program
• Students must complete all coursework with satisfactory grades and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Students must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of coursework
• Students must receive a C to pass a course
• Students must receive faculty and preceptor approval prior to starting on capstone project

See the course curriculum for more information on credit hours and capstone requirements.