M.A. Gerontology at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.A. in Gerontology studies the physical, psychological and social aspects of human aging, educating practitioners and programme personnel to sustain or improve quality of life for older people and preparing interested students for doctoral study in aging.

Faculty: College of Behavioral and Community Sciences | Department: School of Aging Studies | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

9 core credits (human development and aging, physical change and aging, gerontological counseling), 18 elective credits (e.g. program evaluation, economics and aging, family caregiving, Alzheimer's disease management) and a 3-credit capstone applied research project, internship or portfolio; an optional field placement is available for local students.

Career pathways

Practitioners and programme personnel in aging and gerontology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must also meet USF graduate admission and English proficiency requirements. GRE optional for applicants with a 3.25 or higher undergraduate GPA, a 3.50 or higher in a completed master's, or a completed doctoral degree; applicants submitting GRE have a preferred score of at least 149 verbal, 142 quantitative and 3.5 analytical writing; statement of purpose; current resume; two letters of reference.

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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