Master of Arts [M.A] [Gerontology] From Youngstown State University

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Gerontology)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

₹11 L/Yr

$13,266 /Yr

MA in Gerontology is a 2-year program offered on a full-time basis.
The Master of Arts is an interdisciplinary degree focus on social epidemiology and aging.
This program gives students an interdisciplinary approach to learning social epidemiology and aging through blend psychology, political science, social work, and human ecology coursework.
Students will study the health of older adults, including risk factors of disease that affect the health of the aging population.
Students will also examine the relationship between demographic factors, such as gender, race, SES, and health and illness factors within the aging community.
The program is ideal for any professional currently working in aging- and health-related areas or for recent graduates of undergraduate programs such as:
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Nursing and nursing home administration
- Health professions and public health
- Human ecology
- Biology
- Social work
Students are required to successfully complete 36 credits hours, which may be completed in four semesters of full-time coursework or six semesters part-time.
This program will provide students with advanced education in issues facing older adults, for the purpose of preparing them for advancement in the field of gerontology.
The program allows for a Thesis or a Non-Thesis track based upon the students’ desires and goals.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1099619 (USD 13266)

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university.
A cumulative Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE scores.

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

58 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

The required document of the program are:

Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the student's academic or professional background.
A letter of intent stating their objectives for seeking a Master’s Degree in Gerontology and how this program will help them fulfill their goals.
A personal interview is optional.
A resume or Curriculum Vitae.
A social statistics course at the undergraduate or graduate level.

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