Plan Your Education
How to Apply
Apply for Admission
Please review the first-year and transfer apply pages for important information about application requirements, deadlines, and application status check.
Deadlines & Cost
Early action deadline: November 1; Regular Decision Deadline: March 1
Financing Your Education
Become a Beacon and pursue your passion in UMass Boston’s diverse, supportive environment. Many students across our 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs receive financial aid—providing access to an education that’s exceptional and affordable. Click below to learn more about financial aid opportunities and deadlines.
Financial Aid Deadlines & Application Process
Scholarships for First-Year & Transfer Students
For additional information regarding tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar’s Office or send an email to Bursar@umb.edu.
Curriculum
Required Courses (24 Credits)
- GERON 150 - Introduction to Aging and the Life Course 3 Credit(s)
- GERON 160 - International Perspectives on Population Aging 3 Credit(s)
- GERON 250 - Mental Health and Aging 3 Credit(s)
- GERON 260 - Health and Physical Aspects of Aging 3 Credit(s)
- GERON 325 - Applied Research in Aging 3 Credit(s)
- GERON 342L - Aging and Society 3 Credit(s)
- GERON 401 - Field Placement I 3 Credit(s)
Electives (12 Credits)
Take four courses from below.
- GERON 240 - Policy and Aging 3 Credit(s)
- GERON 350 - Families in Later Life 3 Credit(s)
- GERON 355 - Service Delivery Issues for Aging Populations 3 Credit(s)
- GERON 441 - Global Aging Field Placement II 1-4 Credit(s)
Graduation Criteria
If this is the student’s only or primary major, the degree requirements below must be completed for graduation. See graduation requirements for more information.

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