Academics

Graduate Programs

Gerontology, PhD   This on campus program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles as educators, researchers, policy analysts and policy makers. Our industry leading program requires a minimum of 69  credits, an empirical research paper, a qualifying exam and a doctoral dissertation. The program’s curriculum integrates social and behavioral science research methods, theory and policy analysis.  More

Management of Aging Services, MS   This fully accredited, online program is designed to provide students with advanced training in gerontology and managerial practices in the aging services field. Our award winning program requires the completion of 30  credits taken online. This program is available for part time and full time study. More

Gerontology Research/Policy, MS   This on campus program employs social science theories, research techniques and content to provide students with the tools to accomplish basic and applied research. It requires the completion of 30 credits and is available for part time and full time study. More

Gerontology, Graduate Certificate   This on campus program requires the completion of 5 three-credit courses that have been approved for the program. This program is designed to provide students with a broad overview of issues in Gerontology. It focuses on the research of social science and policy perspectives. Students must have earned an undergraduate degree to be eligible for the certificate. More

 Management of Aging Services, Graduate Certificate   This online program requires the completion of 5 three-credit courses that have been approved for the program. It is designed for professionals working in aging services who want to advance their skills within this field. Students must have earned an undergraduate degree to be eligible for the certificate. More