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We are now accepting applications for the Online M.A. Degree in Gerontology and the Online Certificate in Gerontology. All students in the online degree program  qualify for in-state tuition.

Assistantships are available for students residing in the immediate region. 

The Institute of Gerontology  co-hosted  the Louisiana Geriatric Society Mid Year Meeting on June 3rd. 

Register now for the CABLE Confernece on Aging - September 29 in the West Monroe Convention Center. 

 

  

 

Twenty-Five years ago, the National Institute on Aging recognized ULM's excellence in aging by awarding the University funds to develop the first Center on Aging in Louisiana. Since that time, the Institute of Gerontology has led the state in offering and developing coursework in Gerontology. We have the distinction of being the only university in Louisiana to offer the M.A. Degree in Gerontology, the first to offer the Certificate in Gerontology, as well as being continuously recognized by the Louisiana Board of Regents for Higher Education as a "Unique Area of Excellence."

Through our research on aging, teaching and community service the Institute of Gerontology is the premiere social & behavioral research and education unit for Gerontology in Louisiana. Our multidisciplinary faculty research focuses on the social and behavioral aspects of aging and health.

  • Dr.Kevin Unter has been named the new Head of the Geronotolgy Department at ULM.  He can be contacted via email at unter@ulm.edu. 

  • A new report, "Alzheimer's Prevalence in Louisiana" by the Institute of Gerontology is available. Click here for the full report.

  • The Institute of Gerontology offers multiple educational program; the M.A. Degree in Gerontology and Certificate of Gerontology and the Online Gerontology M.A. Degree and Certificate. We are now accepting applications for both the traditional and online degree and certificate programs.  Assistantships are available for qualified students.