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Master of Science in Social Gerontology Social Gerontology is a booming field of research, practice, and services for people interested in both aging and aging well offered to mid-life and older adults. AGE WAVE* • The number of Americans aged 65 and older is expected to double. • The number of Americans aged 85 and older is expected to triple by 2040. • Older Americans are an increasingly diverse population that will face a wide range of challenges and opportunities regarding health care, income, housing, employment and education. * aoa.acl.gov/aging_statistics/Profile/2014/2.aspx ABOUT SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY • Aging Services Administration • Fitness and Wellness • Housing and Home Modification • Intergenerational Activities • Personal Care and Services • Research and Public Policy • Travel and Transportation PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Affordable programs with dynamic faculty and diverse student body • Personalized study with electives chosen based on interests • Courses offered on-campus, hybrid, and online • Scholarships and graduate assistant positions available PROGRAM OPTIONS • Graduate Certificate: 15 total credit hours • M.S. in Social Gerontology: 30 total credit hours with thesis and internship options ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75. • Submit an application to UCM’s School of Graduate Studies and International Admissions at ucmo.edu/gradapply. Contact Us! Department of Sociology, Gerontology, and Cross-Disciplinary Studies Gretchen Hill, Ph.D. Program Director [email protected] ucmo.edu/gerontology GERONTOLOGY CAREERS Diverse gerontology career options:
