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Department of Gerontology
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With the growth of the aging population, there is an increasing demand for professionals who understand aging issues and have the knowledge and skills to support this demographic.
Graduate Programs in Gerontology
We offer full and part time PhD, Master's, and Certificate programs for students and professionals in gerontology, the study of aging and social policy.
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Come spend an hour or two exploring the campus and talking with UMass Boston students and admissions counselors. Read More
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May is Older Americans Month
fact sheet released by the Gerontology Institute celebrating Massachusetts residents 65 and older in honor of Older Americans Month: Read More
The Gerontology Institute at UMass Boston
conducts research on aging and provides education on aging policy issues with an emphasis on four areas: income security, health, productive aging and social and demographic research on aging Read More
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complete the online application for a graduate program in gerontology Read More
