Gerontology, Master's

The online MS in Gerontology provides students with a core of knowledge in fundamental issues in the interdisciplinary field of gerontology, a foundation in research methods, and familiarity with questions of central concern in an aging society. It is focused on building the knowledge and skills required to successfully apply gerontological concepts to policies and programs so that effective services, care, and support to, and on behalf of, older adults and their families can be achieved. Students must complete a curriculum consisting of 36-42* graduate credits and select either a generalist area of study or an area of concentration: Aging & Applied Thanatology Principles in the Management of Aging Services Social Entrepreneurship The MS program is able to take advantage of courses available through the premiere joint campus Doctoral Program in Gerontology with the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) and from the Erickson School for Aging Studies also at UMBC. Applications for admission to the spring term are due by December 1. This program is not eligible for F-1 or J-1 student visa sponsorship.