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Master of Arts in Gerontology

Program Requirements

Regular Admission 

Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours of attempted coursework to be regularly admitted.

Applicants who have earned any graduate or terminal degree from a from a college or university accredited and recognized at the institutional level by the US Department of Education (USDOE) will qualify for regular admission to a master’s program provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.

Conditional Admission

Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree with a minimum overall GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.50 on the last 60 hours of attempted coursework to be conditionally admitted.
or
Meet a minimum formula score of 622.6 (2.2 GPA x 283 GRE) 
or
With a GPA of 2.2 or higher, some candidates with 5 years of employment in a relevant field of study may qualify for a waiver of test scores in some programs.    

 


Frequently Asked Questions

What subject areas can I study?
The gerontology program offers specializations in aging studies, grief care management, long-term care administration, mental health,program administration, and small business management. Students who are pursuing the long-term care specialization and are not employed full-time in an aging-related service, will be required to complete a state-mandated AIT.

 

 

 

Next steps...

Graduate Catalog
The catalog outlines university policies, tuition and fees, extensive program and degree information. Click on the link below for catalog information specific to the program.

Gerontology, M.A.


Still have questions? 

Contact for more information:

Robyn Jordan
College of Business and Social Sciences

Graduate Program Coordinator
Strauss Hall 361

318-342-1331
jordan@ulm.edu


ULM Graduate School
Sandel Hall Room 243
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209

Monday-Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday
7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

(318) 342-1036

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