Welcome to the ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ Gerontology Program
Master of Arts in Gerontology (MA)
By 2050, the world’s population of people aged 60 and older will double.* As our population ages, professionals with knowledge and skills are needed to lead
the response.
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Become the practitioner, advocate, leader, and changemaker tomorrow needs.
With a Master of Arts in Gerontology from University of Louisiana Monroe (30 credit hours), you can pursue an exciting career in Aging Studies, Long Term Care, Health Care
Management, or Grief Care Management for a rewarding career providing high-quality
services to the aging population.
If you are currently working in healthcare, business, psychology, education, or other
areas, a Master’s in Gerontology can transition your career to better serve this expanding
population.
ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥â€™s 100% online program is ideal for employed individuals who are interested in
advancing or transitioning their current career.
Master of Arts in Gerontology (MA) Concentrations
• Aging StudiesÌý- Focuses on preparing students for advanced degrees in Gerontology to pursue careers
in research, policy development, and higher education.Ìý
• Long-term Care Administration - Focuses on training students to become administrators in Assisted Living facilities,
Skilled Nursing Care facilities, and other long-term care facilities that provide
services to the elderly population.
• Grief Care Management - Focuses on training students to become grief care coordinators and group coordinators/facilitators
in agencies such as, hospice care, hospitals, outpatient clinics, funeral homes, etc.Ìý
• Health Care Management - combines geriatric training with business management skills.Ìý
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Additional Options
The Senior Healthcare Management Certificate is a 15-hour fully online Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontological Studies
that consists of Gerontology and Business coursework.
The online Gerontology Minor is an 18-hour fully online add-on undergraduate minor in Gerontology.
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For more information about this program, including admission requirements, contact:
Robyn Jordan
Assistant Professor | Graduate Coordinator
jordan@ulm.edu
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*World Health Organization. (2023, September).ÌýAgeing and health.Ìý
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