M.A. in Gerontology Requirements

Admission Requirements

Applicants are admitted under the requirements of the most current catalog at the time they last enter Bethel.

The Master of Arts in Gerontology program will consider applicants who:

Submit a completed Application for Admission with the nonrefundable $25 application fee.
Submit an official transcript showing an earned baccalaureate degree and official transcripts from all graduate schools attended. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from any school that shows completion of required program prerequisites, if any.
Have earned a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Have earned an undergraduate grade point average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
Submit a current resume that shows a minimum of three years of work and/or volunteer experience. The resume should highlight professional or volunteer work with adults over 50 and/or their families.
Submit three Admission References from persons capable of evaluating applicant's potential for success in a graduate program (two professional and one personal).
Submit a written Statement of Purpose.
Submit a Computer Documentation form. Applicants are required to document access to a computer with the required hardware and software for use throughout the program.
Submit a Student Immunization Record.
Submit a Request for Transfer of Credit, if applicable.
Submit a TOEFL examination score report (required of all international applicants and all applicants whose primary language is not English). A minimum score of 550 is required on the paper-based test; 213 on the computer-based test; or 80 on the internet-based test.
Indicate acceptance of Bethel Community Expectations by signing the application form.
Interview with faculty of the program.

International Applicants: Additional Admission Requirements

An international applicant is any candidate who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident alien. International applicants must:

Submit official evaluations of foreign transcripts from a NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member organization (www.naces.org) or from CGFNS International (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) (www.cgfns.org).

Submit a completed Certificate of Finances form and a copy of current bank statement(s) to show evidence of adequate funds to cover a minimum of one year’s full tuition and living expenses.
If an applicant is receiving funds from a sponsor(s), submit:- Notarized Affidavits of Support (I-134).- Letters of support from sponsors.

Submit a copy of I-94 (applicants currently in the U.S.).

Submit a copy of passport (applicants currently in the U.S.).

Submit a copy of current visa (applicants currently in the U.S.).

Submit documentation of health insurance.

If the applicant’s primary language is not English, complete a required English language evaluation as part of the admission process.

U.S. Permanent Resident Alien Applicants: Additional Admission Requirements

U.S. permanent resident alien applicants must:

Present the applicant's green card.

Note: Minnesota law requires that a criminal background check must be completed prior to any practicum.

Meeting minimal entrance requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission. Exceptions to minimum criteria may be made at the discretion of the admissions committee.

Students with Disabilities

Bethel is committed to ensuring equal access for students with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations and services. Students must provide documentation of their disability(ies) in order to receive accommodations. For further information, click on Disability Services or contact the director of disability services at 651.635.8759 or 800.255.8706, ext. 8759.

To request disability-related accommodations or services, one week's notice is preferable.

Policies

All program policies can be found in the Graduate School catalog. The catalog can be downloaded here in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Once the file is downloaded, you will be able to view and print the document using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have that program on your computer, follow this link to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

If you have questions regarding financial aid, call 651.638.6241 and identify yourself as a graduate applicant.
For questions regarding all other payment options, call 651.638.6428 and identify yourself as a graduate applicant.
For all other questions, contact an admissions advisor at 651.635.8000 or 800.255.8706, extension 8000.