Overview

The Gerontology - Aging and Older Adulthood program of Western Oregon University program is nationally recognized, and graduates often have jobs lined up before they even leave campus. If you enjoy working with and supporting older Americans, consider the field of gerontology.

Learning Outcomes

Identify the needs of older adults and assess alternatives to address those needs

Explain the cognitive, physical, and social changes associated with older adulthood

Apply perspectives from two or more disciplines to understanding the needs of older adults

Career Opportunities

Long-term care administrator

Life enrichment coordinator

Geriatric caseworker

Advocate for older adults

Senior social service provider

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Aging Self: Your Pathway Through Adulthood

Aging

General Psychology

Intersectionality: Inequalities and Vulnerabilities in Older Adulthood

Cognitive and Physical Changes in Aging

Social Ties and Aging

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00 , International

More details

WOU offers Rolling Admission. For all terms, the final deadline to apply is two weeks prior to the start of the term.

Language

English

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Credits

172 SCH

172 - 180

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Monmouth, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences Adult Education Gerontology View 43 other Bachelors in Adult Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate from an accredited high school with a standard diploma.

Have a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Completed and signed application form and financial affidavit form.

$60 Application Fee + $80 International Express mailing fee.

Financial documentation.

Photocopy of current passport ID page.

Official copy of English testing score report.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30600 USD / year

≈ 30600 USD / year
Out-of-State

30600 USD / year

≈ 30600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9900 USD / year

≈ 9900 USD / year

Living costs

Monmouth

United States

1549 - 2760 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Monmouth

Funding

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