Fast Track Your Education in Aging Studies
You can make a difference in the field of aging and across disciplines by equipping yourself with knowledge surrounding the growing aging population. With the accelerated master's degree in Aging Studies, you can streamline your graduate education in gerontology and be prepared to make a positive impact in the lives of older adults.
Earn dual credit towards both your bachelor's and master's degrees while still an undergraduate. Students admitted to the accelerated program will be allowed to enroll in courses for dual UG/Grad credit (up to 9 credit hours) while still completing their undergraduate degree requirements. The accelerated program is ideal for any undergraduate junior or senior student seeking to complement their area of study with graduate aging coursework.
Students enrolled in a fully online program pay in-state tuition regardless of residency.
| College/Department | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| College of Health Professions | for all courses taught by a department in the College of Health Professions | $20 |
| College of Health Professions - Public Health Sciences (PHS) | for all courses with a PHS prefix | $35 |
| College of Health Professions | for course instructional method of HYO, OHY, OLA or OLS | $72 |
| Total | $127 per CrHr |
Prospective students apply for admission to the graduate school during the semester before they intend to enroll in a course for dual credit. To be considered for admission to the accelerated program, a prospective student must submit a graduate school application fee and satisfy the admission requirements. Admissions are considered on a rolling deadline.
Upon admission to the accelerated program, students receive tentative admission to the Master鈥檚 in Aging Studies graduate program. This tentative admission does not guarantee final admission, which is contingent upon meeting all the admission requirements for the Aging Studies program at the time the Bachelor鈥檚 degree is awarded.
The Master鈥檚 in Aging Studies program offers flexible, online learning tailored to your professional interests within the field of aging. Students who complete the accelerated program can earn their MA in Aging Studies in as little as one year.