Overview

The program’s goal is to graduate students who understand the basic processes of aging, apply theoretical approaches to aging to their particular fields and circumstances, and can evaluate information about older adults from various sources and perspectives.

University of North Carolina Greensboro online Master of Science in Gerontology takes an applied, interdisciplinary approach to the study of aging. The program’s mission is to teach, research, and apply knowledge through collaborative relationships with academic departments, community organizations, and businesses to enrich the lives of older adults and their families.

National Opportunities

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Jobline of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
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State Opportunities

Jobline of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

Local Opportunities

Visit UNCG’s Career Services Center.
Volunteer opportunities with local seniors
Jobs listed in the Greensboro New & Record Triad Careers Online

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Proseminar in Gerontology

Life Planning for the Third Age

Issues in Aging and Business: Boomer Demographic Phenomena

Issues in Aging and Business: Workforce and Human Resources Policies for an Aging Society

Health & Aging

Financing Longevity: Topics in Insurance

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Greensboro, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Official transcripts
Written professional statement/statement of purpose
Video personal statement
No GRE or entrance exam required
TOEFL/IELTS for non-native English speakers

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21137 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21137 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

6422 USD / year

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Funding

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