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Gerontology Master's Degree

Become a practitioner, advocate, leader or changemaker in the field of aging. Innovative courses taught by our expert faculty will engage you in a variety of topics such as health and well-being, advocacy, emerging critical issues, and community-based interventions.

Improving lives of aging adults

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Master of Science in Gerontology
GRE or thesis are not required
AGHE-based curriculum

The Academy for Gerontology in Higher education (AGHE) is a membership group within the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). The AGHE sets cirriculum standards and core competencies for undergraduate and graduate programs. K-State is proud to use these competencies for our degrees.

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    I’ll be coming up with protocols and training on how to help take care of our patients with dementia and helping our older adults with how we deliver services. My master’s in gerontology definitely helped me get the position over people even with their doctorates in audiology.

    Anthony
    Masters in gerontology alumnus

This master’s degree combines 100% online coursework with a culminating experience. Online students are assigned a dedicated advisor and receive the same support and resources as on-campus students.

Master's degree options

K-State has two options to complete your degree.

  1. Gerontology: Customize your learning experience to strategically enhance your skills and career.
    • Core Courses- 15 hours
    • Customized Electives- 15 hours
  2. Long-Term Care Administration: Preparatory credentials for obtaining a state long-term care administration license.
    • Core Courses- 15 hours
    • Internship- 9 hours
    • Customized Electives- 6 hours

    Direct pathway to licensure with a competitive starting salary.

Your Future. Your Plan.

    • Career-focused customization
    • High-demand field with job security
    • 100% job placement upon graduation

Graduate certificate

You are aging — and so is everyone else.

Earn your graduate certificate in only 15-credit hours.
In a world where 10,000 Americans turn 65 every single day, being fluent in aging isn't just smart — it's essential. Get ahead of the curve with skills that will matter for decades to come.

Your older self will thank you.

  • Learn at your own pace with flexible coursework
  • Boost your career with industry-ready skills
  • Customize your program with unique course options

Gain from our strong partnership with the nationally recognized
Center on Aging at K-State.

 

30
credit hours
$626.14
per credit hour*

Elevate your career.

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