Overview

Populations are aging worldwide. People are living longer and the number of older persons is growing rapidly. Gerontology is the study of the economic, physical, emotional, social, and practical effects of aging.

The field of gerontology is broad and the demand for professionals is increasing. Students of the Aging Studies program at University of Massachusetts Boston enjoy small classes in a supportive, personalized learning environment in one of the oldest departments of gerontology in the world.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will:

understand the multidisciplinary implications of aging people and populations for the business and private sectors, health and healthcare, psychological and behavioral health, public policy, social work, and sociology
cultivate a global perspective and an understanding of diversity
develop an appreciation for, and empathy for, people of different age groups
have an awareness of how our perspectives are shaped by our cultural context
cultivate a respect for differing practices and approaches to aging populations
understand the aging services professional network and how to access and participate in it

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Frontiers in Global Human Aging

Policy and Aging

Mental Health and Aging

Health and Physical Aspects of Aging

Applied Research in Aging

Aging and Society

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Sociology Gerontology View 13 other Bachelors in Gerontology 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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General requirements

Completed UMass Boston online admission application
Application fee of $100
An official high school record, leaving certificate and/or graduation examination results or their notarized copies. All documents in foreign languages must be translated by a certified professional. Records must be sent directly from the institution to be considered official.
Academic recommendation letter (from a school-based counselor and/or teacher)
500-word essay
Test scores

Tuition Fees

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38620 USD / year

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Out-of-State

38620 USD / year

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15813 USD / year

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Additional Details

New England Regional Regional: $26,733 /year

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