UMass Boston

Applicants must meet general graduate admission requirements in addition to the following program-specific requirements:

• A minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale (or international equivalent) in all undergraduate work
• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution of recognized standing or an international equivalent at the time of enrollment
• GRE scores are NOT required
• Official transcripts for all institutions where you have earned more than 6 credits
• Applicants who completed the majority of their undergraduate coursework outside of the United States are typically required to submit official TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo English proficiency test scores
• Two letters of recommendation
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Statement of Purpose

Current UMass Boston undergraduates who wish to apply for the accelerated master's program (AMP) should use the AMP application directly. Learn more.

Deadlines: June 15 for fall, December 1 for spring

Application Fee: The nonrefundable application fee is $75. UMass Boston alumni and current students that plan to complete degree requirements prior to graduate enrollment can submit the application without paying the application fee.

Estimate Your Program Cost: Get a feel for your expected program costs using the Graduate Program Cost Calculator.

Program Cost Information: For more detailed information on costs, please visit the Bursar's website.

Foundation Courses (24 Credits)

• GERON GR 610 - Understanding Data: Research Methods for Managers 3 Credit(s)
• GERON GR 612 - Healthy Aging Perspectives 3 Credit(s)

• GERON GR 622 - Aging in Society 3 Credit(s)
  OR
• GERON GR 629 - Psychological Impact of Aging 3 Credit(s)

• GERON GR 624 - Aging Policy and Programming 3 Credit(s)
• GERON GR 638 - An Overview of Environmental Gerontology: The Micro-to-Macro Continuum 3 Credit(s)
• GERON GR 650 - Service Delivery Issues in Aging 3 Credit(s)
• GERON GR 660 - Organization and Financing of Aging Services 3 Credit(s)
• GERON GR 670 - Human Resources & Personnel Management in Aging Services 3 Credit(s)

Electives (9 Credits)

Complete three from below.

• GERON GR 630 - Residential Long Term Care Management 3 Credit(s)
• GERON GR 635 - Leadership and Ethics in Aging Services 3 Credit(s)
• GERON GR 636 - Technology and Aging 3 Credit(s)
• GERON GR 640 - Introduction to Senior Transportation 3 Credit(s)
• GERON GR 645 - Marketing of Aging Services 3 Credit(s)
• GERON GR 675 - Organizational Change and Aging Services 3 Credit(s)

Capstone Course (3 Credits)

• GERON GR 692 - Capstone Project Seminar in Management of Aging Services 3 Credit(s)

For more information on curriculum, including course descriptions and degree requirements, visit the Academic Catalog.

Our MS program prepares highly competent, active, and ethical professionals with a: 

• Holistic understanding of the social, economic, chronic and acute health care, long-term supports, housing, policy, and family issues affecting older adults. 
• Firm knowledge of the field of aging programs and services on a national and local level. 
• Solid grounding in the skills required for planning, developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating aging programs and services. 

Complete 36 credits from twelve courses including eight foundation courses, three electives, and one capstone course.

Capstone: Completion of a project as part of GERON GR 692.

Statute of limitations: Five years.

Graduate Program Director Ellen Birchander 
ellen.birchander@umb.edu

Program Manager Martin Hansen-Verma
martin.hansen@umb.edu
(617) 287-7338

Gerontology Programs
gerontology@umb.edu

SARA Compliance, Disclosure & Dispute Resolution
UMass Boston programs are designed to meet the requirements for licensure or certification in Massachusetts. Please contact your state licensing or certification board to determine whether the program meets the requirements for licensure or certification in other states.

 

 

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