Overview

Advance your education and maximize your career potential to meet the growing needs of the aging population.

The Aging Studies program from Wichita State University consists of 36 credit hours, including specialization in one of three concentrations: Senior Living Management, Public Health, and Senior Community Services. You will learn from industry experts and passionate faculty who connect content expertise with the field of aging.

Careers

A master’s degree in aging studies allows you to move beyond entry-level positions, opening the door for advancement in a growing field. Already a working professional? Acquire age-related knowledge and skills to connect your career to aging studies.

This flexible online program is ideal for licensed social workers, health professionals such as nurses and dental hygienists, and those in the field of communication sciences, exercise science, psychology, business and education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Health Communications and Aging

Family Care Management

The Medicare System

Perspectives on an Aging Society

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Wichita, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Graduate School at Wichita State University;

Grade point average

International applicants must have English proficiency scores

Additional Supporting Documents

Contact information and recommendations from two professional references;

A personal goals essay of 500 words or less which clearly articulates the applicant's reason for seeking admission to the aging studies program.

Include in the personal goals essay, a statement documenting computer literacy including experience with online learning, Microsoft Office and overall familiarity with online navigation.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12636 USD / full

≈ 12636 USD / full
Out-of-State

12636 USD / full

≈ 12636 USD / full
Domestic

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In-State

12636 USD / full

≈ 12636 USD / full

Additional Details

Tuition: $350.73

Funding

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