Overview

With an online degree in Gerontology and Aging Services from University of Maryland University College, you'll gain a foundation in the physiological, social, and psychological aspects of aging, coupled with an understanding of programs, services, and policies related to aging and older adults, so that you can care for and serve this population.

The programme

Your degree can help prepare you for any number of careers related to gerontological services, such as program manager, program and policy analyst, services developer, housing and facilities manager, and more. This program is ideal for individuals who already have some healthcare experience or experience with the aging population. This is also a great degree for those looking to make a career change into a secure field.

In your gerontology degree courses, you'll develop the ability to investigate and discuss the psychosocial, health, and political aspects of aging in contemporary society; develop effective strategies for health promotion and service implementation for older adults; and learn to work in an ethically responsible and professional manner with older adults and aging services professionals.

You'll also complete a 3-credit internship during which you'll work in a community-based placement for 15 weeks, applying your knowledge from the classroom to real-world settings. UMUC has formed relationships with several internship sites. However, students may seek placements in any industry or organization that serves older adults.

Through your coursework, you will learn how to:

Access, interpret, and apply research findings related to biological, psychological, and social processes in the context of aging

Analyze the impact of factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, and social class on the aging process

Analyze the development of policies related to aging and their impact on services and organizations for older adults, both locally and nationally

Apply knowledge to work with older adults in a chosen area of practice

Practice within the legal and ethical standards of the aging services field

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Contemporary Issues in Aging

Service/Program Management

Health and Aging

Programs, Services, and Policies

Gender and Aging

Psychosocial Aspects of Aging

Health Promotion in Older Adults

Long-Term Care Administration

Economics of Aging

Culture and Aging

Workplace Learning in Gerontology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-10 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-08-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Gerontology View 14 other Bachelors in Gerontology in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Secondary education (high school graduation): If you have earned fewer than 24 transferable credits at a U.S. college or university, you must verify your completion of the equivalent of a U.S. secondary education by doing one of the following:

Requesting an evaluation from an approved international credit evaluation service
Providing official transcripts showing completion of the U.S. General Education Development, known as the GED, exam with a passing score

Tuition Fee

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International

14970 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 499 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

14970 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 499 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

9720 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 324 USD per credit during 48 months.

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Scholarships Information

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