MS Aging at Arizona State University

Programme overview

Aligned with the Arizona State University charter and design aspirations, the flexible online Master of Science program in aging assumes responsibility for the overall health of communities by educating you to become an expert in the field of aging. This graduate program emphasizes theory and research to understand the unique opportunities and challenges of the aging population.

Faculty: Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation | Department: Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours including the required applied project course (HCA 593) Required Core (15 credit hours) HCA 501 Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course (3) HCA 502 Research and Program Evaluation Issues in Aging (3) HCA 503 Diversity in Aging (3) HCA 505 Interdisciplinary and Community Collaboration in Aging (3) HCA 508 Mental Health Assessment and Intervention (3) Restricted Electives (6 credit hours) HCA 504 Caregiving Issues for Families and Professionals (3) HCA 507 Care Coordination Across the Continuum of Care (3) HCA 510 Innovations in Program Development and Policy (3) Electives (6 credit hours) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) HCA 593 Applied Project (3) Additional Curriculum Information The program requires six credit hours of electives to support academic and professional interests.

Career pathways

Graduates have the knowledge, training and insight to provide relevant information for the aging population in a wide variety of settings. The broad base of comprehension and expertise enables graduates to effectively participate and lead within the aging community. Career examples: advocate, consultant, entrepreneur, expert witness, facilities director, lecturer, program manager, research coordinator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation. Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants are required to submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts professional resume proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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