Gerontology, M.A. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Gerontology program is designed for students preparing for leadership positions in the field of aging and those interested in becoming gerontological researchers. The M.A. program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that provides in-depth exposure to issues, knowledge and research about aging processes, older people and the needs of an aging population. Our program offers an intimate, nurturing and stimulating environment in which to learn.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Gerontology | Duration: Typically, two years. The program requires 36 credit hours. | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall Priority Deadline: February 15 ( for students seeking funding) All Other Applications: May 1 Spring: Does not admit Summer: Does not admit Admissions Deadlines | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Required Core Courses (15 hours) Seminar in Gerontology (3) Research Methods in Gerontology (3) Choose 3 more (of these 5) core courses: Aging Policy and Services (3) Heath and the Older Adult (3) Sociology of Aging (3) Diversity and Aging (3) Psychology of Aging (3) 4 Elective courses (12 hours) Concentration (9 hours) Administration Concentration: Aging Program Administration (3) Gerontology Internship (3) Capstone Seminar (3) or Research Concentration: Approved Advanced Methods course (3) Thesis Research (6) A thesis approved by the student’s thesis committee and the Director of the Gerontology Institute. To view details of the program, go to the course catalog.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to meeting the admission requirements of the College of Arts & Sciences, a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is preferred for this program. No GRE exam is required.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.gsu.edu/future/admissions/

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