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Master of Science, Gerontology/Master of Public Administration (MS/MPA) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The dual degree offers students interested in management of agencies and institutions in-depth knowledge of the administrative and organizational processes and management skills needed for effective delivery of services to older persons. A general version and a health services administration version are available.

Faculty: USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology / USC Price School of Public Policy  |  Department: Gerontology; Public Administration  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

40 gerontology units (GERO 510, 520, 530, 540, 550, 555, 591, 593 and an elective) and 28 public administration units (PPD 503, 504, 540, 545, 546, PPDE 505, a financial management course and an analytic elective). The first year is gerontology, with Price School courses starting in the second semester.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students must apply to both schools and be accepted by both.

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