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Start Date
Medium of studying
Fully Online
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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Geriatrics | Gerontology | Health Education
Area of study
Social Sciences | Health
Education type
Fully Online
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


Master's in Aging Studies

Overview

Wichita State's online Master of Arts (MA) in Aging Studies is designed to equip graduates with the expertise needed to manage, supervise, and deliver high-quality services and support for the aging population. Advance your education and enhance your career potential to meet the increasing demands of the aging population.


Admission to the Program

For admission requirements and additional admission details, the GRE is not required for admission.


Inside the Program

Aging Studies Students Personalize Their Career Path

Students in Aging Studies collaborate closely with a graduate advisor to design a flexible and personalized learning experience. Opportunities for applied learning through direct service hours within aging services, programs, or organizations expand their networking potential.


Culminating program options allow students to choose practical field experience through practicum placements, such as the Administrator-in-Training practicum. They can also choose to further refine their skills through additional electives and receive mentorship from community leaders and industry partners.


Curriculum

The Aging Studies program consists of 36 credit hours, including specialization in one of three concentrations: Senior Living Management, Public Health, and Senior Community Services. You will learn from industry experts and passionate faculty who connect content expertise with the field of aging.


Careers

A master’s degree in aging studies allows you to move beyond entry-level positions, opening the door for advancement in a growing field. Already a working professional? Acquire age-related knowledge and skills to connect your career to aging studies. This flexible online program is ideal for licensed social workers, health professionals such as nurses and dental hygienists, and those in the field of communication sciences, exercise science, psychology, business and education.


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Program Outline


Degree Overview:

Wichita State's online Master of Arts (MA) in Aging Studies is designed to equip graduates with the knowledge necessary to manage, supervise, and provide high-quality services and supports for the aging population. This program aims to advance students' education and maximize their career potential to meet the growing needs of the aging population.


Outline:

  • Program Structure: The Aging Studies program consists of 36 credit hours, including specialization in one of three concentrations: Senior Living Management, Public Health, and Senior Community Services.
  • Curriculum: Students learn from industry experts and passionate faculty who connect content expertise with the field of aging.
  • Specialization Options:
  • Senior Living Management
  • Public Health
  • Senior Community Services
  • Applied Learning: The program emphasizes applied learning through direct service hours within an aging service, program or organization, expanding students' networking potential.
  • Culminating Program Options:
  • Practicum placements, such as the Administrator-in-Training practicum
  • Additional electives
  • Mentorship from community leaders and industry partners

Teaching:

  • Faculty: Students learn from industry experts and passionate faculty who connect content expertise with the field of aging.
  • Personalized Learning: Students work closely with a graduate advisor to create a flexible, personalized learning experience.

Careers:

  • Career Advancement: A master’s degree in aging studies allows graduates to move beyond entry-level positions, opening the door for advancement in a growing field.
  • Target Audience: The program is ideal for licensed social workers, health professionals such as nurses and dental hygienists, and those in the field of communication sciences, exercise science, psychology, business, and education.

Other:

  • Applied Learning: Every degree at Wichita State has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built into it, equipping students with the relevant skills and experience to be workforce-ready before graduation.
  • Admission Requirements: Admission requirements and additional admission details are available in the graduate catalog.
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