Serve the aging population from a holistic perspective.
Advance in a career that serves the aging
Dramatic demographic changes are forecast for the
next quarter century in the United States. Today 1 person in 8 is
over age 65, and by 2025 the ratio changes to 1 in 4.
Aging is multi-faceted
It touches every aspect of life: physical, psychological, social, cultural, economic, and spiritual.
You will be able to:
- Help aging adults live resourceful lives.
- Influence policy to ensure that needs of the aging are met.
- Make informed decisions about the many facets of elderly care
You will work in a world that demands:
- High levels of professionalism.
- Deep empathy and understanding of cultural and generational differences.
- A commitment to justice.
Be part of a unique, cutting-edge program
Serving the aging requires a new way of thinking. Apply a holistic perspective to your study of the aging population. Integrate new knowledge and fresh competencies with your current expertise.
Applies to a wide variety of professional settings
- Assume leadership or management positions in programs, institutions, or agencies.
- Develop programs that are well conceived, professionally planned, and effectively implemented.
- Write grants to support the implementation of new ideas and initiatives.
- Conduct training programs and events for professionals.
- Provide direct service to the older population.
- Use appropriate research processes and results in a variety of gerontological settings.
Help older adults lead resourceful lives.
Ideal Learners
In-career adults who need new knowledge and fresh competencies to move into the expanding and creative fields related to aging.
Complete your M.A. in Gerontology
- 36 semester credits
- Register once for the entire program
- Courses incorporate professionals and programs that provide creative service in the field of aging
- Be evaluated primarily on written assignments, projects, presentations, class discussions, and small group participation
Schedule designed for busy, in-career adults
- Take 1 course at a time
- Meet 1 evening a week--The Integrative Seminar and Practicum meet on a different schedule
- Complete course work in approximately 2 years with a short break during the summer
- Meet on Bethel's campus (near the intersection of 35W and 694)
- Park for free
Get started on your M.A. in Gerontology degree today!
Currently accepting applications.