Master of Arts in Gerontology - Online Program

America 's older population is rapidly expanding, making gerontology one of the fastest growing fields today. Research in areas such as psychology, health care, social work, public policy and pharmaceuticals are vital to the growing elderly population. Those over age 65 are also most prone to chronic disabilities and have a greater need for support services. Of the elderly, those who are 85 years and older are most at risk of needing nursing home care.

Two of every five people will spend some time in a nursing facility. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that health services are one of the largest industries in the country, with more than 11 million jobs, including the self-employed.

• About 13 percent of all wage and salary jobs created between 2000 and 2010 will be in health services.
• Nine out of 20 occupations projected to grow the fastest are concentrated in health services.
• Nursing facilities provide inpatient nursing, rehabilitation, and health-related personal care to those who need continuous healthcare, but do not require hospital services.
  

The University of Louisiana at Monroe Online Graduate Program in Gerontology allows working adults to acquire the education and training they need to keep pace with the rapidly changing world of gerontology. Students have the convenience of attending class from their own homes on their own schedules.

To be eligible for enrollment M.A. or Certificate in Gerontology programs, students must meet admission to the graduate school and gerontology program requirements.

ADMISSION TO ULM GRADUATE SCHOOL

REGULAR STATUS. Applicants may be admitted to the Graduate School on regular status if they have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and meets TWO of the following:

• Minimum GRE (verbal + quantitative) score of 750 or GMAT of 400
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 (based on a 4.0 scale)
• Minimum formula score of 1875 (GPA * GRE) or 950 (GPA * 200 + GMAT)

ADMISSION TO GERONTOLOGY PROGRAM

REGULAR STATUS. In addition to admission to the ULM Graduate School, applicants must meet one of the following:

• Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA (based on a 4.0 scale)
• 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours of undergraduate and/or graduate combined
• 900 on the verbal and quantitative portions of the GRE
• A total of at least 1900 points: Undergraduate GPA*GRE (verbal and quantitative).