Program Overview

Master's in Gerontology Program Overview

The Master's in Gerontology program is designed to prepare professionals to understand the aging process and issues related to an aging society. This interdisciplinary program equips students to be leaders in the field of aging, with a comprehensive curriculum that covers the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of aging.

Program Details

Program Length

The Gerontology Interdisciplinary program can be completed in as little as 3 semesters or as long as 4 years.

Mode

The program is offered in an asynchronous and online format, allowing students to live anywhere in the US and attend.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Accreditation for Gerontology Education Council (AGEC), affirming its commitment to rigorous academic standards and a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum.

Program Objectives

By the end of the program, students with a Master of Gerontology degree will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental biological, psychological, and social dimensions of the aging process.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts, theories, and approaches related to the study of the aging process.
• Demonstrate an understanding of healthy aging as a life course process involving the interplay of hereditary, behavioral, environmental, social, and economic influences.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the macro, meso, and micro influences on the aging process and the interaction among all levels.
• Identify, analyze, and assess information from a variety of sources and perspectives.
• Be prepared to work directly with older adults in a variety of service program settings.

Program Information

Plan of Study

The program offers accelerated, full-time, and part-time options, with a total of 33-34 credit hours required to complete the program.

Program Timeline

The full-time program can be completed in 3-4 semesters, while the part-time program can be completed in 6 semesters.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Accreditation for Gerontology Education Council (AGEC), affirming its commitment to rigorous academic standards and a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum.

Admission and Application

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester: Opens August 1, Closes March 1, Priority Deadline December 1

Program Structure

Gerontology Courses and Degrees

All gerontology courses and degrees are open to all students from all academic disciplines and professions. This is a gerontology degree, not a nursing degree, and no nursing or medical background is needed. The degrees are not nursing- or medicine-related.