Master of Arts in Gerontology (MA)

Career Outlook

Curriculum

The Master of Arts in Gerontology is a fully-online, 36-hour program. Students can choose from one of seven concentrations:  Aging Studies, Grief Care Management, Health Care Management, Long-Term Care Administration, Mental Health, Program Administration, and Small Business Management.   All students will complete a total of 21 hours, including the Biology of Aging, Social Gerontology, Programs and Public Policy, a capstone seminar, and 9 hours of approved electives.  The remaining 15 hours consists of courses in the student’s preferred concentration. 

Tuition

Sessions	Fall '19 A	Fall '19 B	Spring '20 A	Spring '20 B	Sum '20 A
beginning date	Aug 19	Oct 14	Jan 13	Mar 12	Jun 1
ending date	Oct 11	Dec 6	Mar 11	May 8	Jun 26

ULM Online is making it easier to calculate your education costs. The rate for students enrolled in an undergrad online degree program is $400.00 per credit hour. The rate for students enrolled in a graduate online degree program is $500.00 per credit hour. This rate includes mandated fees and tuition. No other university fees will be billed with the exception of course and professional program fees where appropriate.

When you register for classes, the course cost will automatically be added to your fee bill. Payments can conveniently be made online once the fee bill posts within 24 hours of registration.

Online sessions, for students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program, run in approximately 8 week blocks throughout the year with the exception of our courses in the summer. Generally the sessions will be as described in the graphic below. See the table above for specific session dates.

Job Skills

ULM Gerontology graduates will have an in-depth knowledge of the aging process, the problems associated with elder care, and public policies and programs that deal with these.  In addition, our graduates will be able to communicate concisely, clearly, and effectively; analyze and interpret data; collect and disseminate information; work with cultural diverse groups and individuals; and conduct research and use the results to formulate plans for action.