Online Gerontology Degree :: Accredited Universities

CSU's Master of Gerontology is designed to provide an enhancement of knowledge and skills relevant to promoting the health and wellbeing of older people.

This Master of Gerontology provides a pathway into postgraduate study for graduates of CSU as well as non-CSU graduates currently employed in health professions.

It satisfies the educational needs of health professionals and of professionals in related fields by:

providing advanced theoretical foundations for professionals in developing health care sectors

encouraging the acquisition of skills and knowledge

promoting excellence in scholarship and research within the field of gerontology

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promoting the skills needed for high quality applied research in gerontology

Entry Requirements

This course is available to applicants who are graduates from Bachelor level courses in disciplines such as nursing, allied health, community work, social work and welfare, health science, health administration or public health.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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Serve the growing senior population with your Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology degree from Ashford University. This online degree program demonstrates your comprehension of the physical, social, spiritual, and psychological aspects of aging and longevity.

The Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology provides a foundation of the biological, psychological, social, spiritual, and developmental aspects of aging and longevity. A multidisciplinary perspective encourages you to explore the needs of the growing population of senior citizens and their impact on society. Analyze the legal, ethical, and financial factors that influence retirees' independence. You will examine emerging service delivery models for the aged.

Entry Requirements

Students seeking admission to an online undergraduate program must meet the following admission requirements prior to the start of the first course at Ashford University:

Have a regular high-school diploma earned through college preparatory or regular high school courses or GED equivalency recognized by the Department of Education of the state in which it was earned, completed secondary school through home schooling as defined by state law, or earned an equivalent to a US high school diploma at an international high school according to approved Foreign Evaluation services. An earned IEP or Special Education Diploma or Certificate of Completion based upon IEP goals does not meet the regular high school diploma requirement for admission to Ashford University. If no high school degree was earned, applicants who have successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited postsecondary institution, as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies, may be admitted.

Be 22 years of age or older, or be exempt from this requirement by meeting one of the following criteria:

- Earned a minimum of 30 transferable credits* as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies;

- Earned an Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution; or

- Seeking readmission to Ashford University after withdrawal from a degree program; or

- Current degree-seeking student at Ashford University requesting to change majors.

Have the ability to study English indicated by one of the following:

- Achieved a recognized high school diploma or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English

- Received a GED that was taken in English

- A minimum of 30 credits have been earned from regionally or approved nationally accredited colleges/universities in the United States or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English; or

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination taken within the past two (2) years. A minimum score of 500 paper-based or 61 Internet-based is required. Copies of official scores must be submitted prior to provisional enrollment, and official scores must be submitted for full admission.

Submission of official transcripts from all postsecondary education attempted.

TOEFL scores submission.

Cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.0.**

Other Fees

Books and supplies : $4,000

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Demand has never been higher for health care professionals who specialize in gerontology. Earn an online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (Gerontology emphasis) from Excelsior College, and you can acquire the skills and expertise you need to become a leader in this growing industry sector.

One of the nation's most popular colleges among working health care professionals, Excelsior caters to employed adults who need to balance education with work and family commitments. Excelsior offers flexible online gerontology classes that fit conveniently into busy schedules and tight budgets.

In addition, our student-friendly online bachelor's in health science allows you to:

- Earn academic credit for professional licenses and certificates. Very few institutions offer this benefit, which can reduce your course load.

- Get maximum transfer credit for approved courses from accredited colleges. You'll need fewer Excelsior courses to graduate, saving you time and money.

- Save money via our affordable tuition and flexible payment options. And here's an added benefit: There's no enrollment fee*.

- Interact directly with experienced gerontology faculty and other students via Excelsior's online communities.

- Get academic support from our award-winning advising team.

Entry Requirements

International Students
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International applicants from non-English-speaking countries must show evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following options:

- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

- Required minimum score of 525 on the paper based test or 69 on the Web-based test.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)

- Required minimum score of 75.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Required minimum overall band score of 5.5.
- Scores older than two years at the time of your application to Excelsior will not be accepted.

- Excelsior College® Examinations English Composition exam (ENGx111) or UExcel® College Writing exam (ENGx110).

- Completion of at least 9 credit hours of academic work in courses delivered in English at an institution of higher education in the United States.

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Gerontology offers challenging and rewarding careers in an area that is growing rapidly, that needs people with a broad range of skills, and that will improve people’s lives.

The Masters of Family and Consumer Sciences with Gerontology specialization is a 36-credit web-based program designed to prepare professionals who are either working directly with older people or are involved in education and research related to older adults.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have completed baccerealute degree from a recognized institution.

English Communication Requirement: If English is not one of your primary languages you learned as a child (even if you are a US citizen), you must meet the English communication requirement in one of the following ways:
Students taking undergraduate courses should submit one of the following to the Office of Admissions: TOEFL score of 71 (iBT), 550 (PBT); IELTS score of 6.5 with no subscore below 5.5; SAT-Verbal score of 420 or ACT-English score of 16.

Other Fees

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The aims of the programme are to provide you with:

- critical appreciation of key theoretical perspectives in gerontology and their application to the analysis of issues concerning ageing and the life course

- understanding of contemporary debates in gerontology surrounding the lives of older people, their families and societies in developed and developing countries

- the ability to evaluate policies and initiatives concerning population ageing, welfare provision and quality of life of older people, their families and carers

- competence in qualitative and quantitative research methods and their application to key research questions
the ability to design and conduct independent research in gerontology using appropriate research methods

- preparation for a career in the field of gerontology and applied health and social sciences

Entry Requirements

We welcome applications from students holding, or expecting to hold, a British bachelors (honours) upper second-class degree or higher, or the equivalent.

Students without the usual entry qualifications may be admitted, with the requisite approval, on the basis of relevant work experience or professional qualifications. Mature applicants without formal qualifications but with relevant experience are also welcomed and will be considered.

For all applications, two academic references are required. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications until we have received both references.

English language requirements
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If your first language or language of education is not English, we will ask you to show evidence of fluency in the use of English. For all of our postgraduate programmes we require a level of IELTS 6.5. For details of other English language tests which we accept, please see the International students section of our website where you will find a list of approved tests.

Other Fees

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