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
ucmo.edu/gerontology
GerontoloGy cAreerSdiverse gerontology career options:
