Overview
Human Development and Family Science with Emphasis in Gerontology from University of Missouri - Columbia helps students be involved in health promotion programs; directing intergenerational activities; managing senior centers or retirement communities; counseling older people and their families; and helping people plan for retirement.
Graduates with Human Development and Family Science with Emphasis in Gerontology from University of Missouri - Columbia will be able to:
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of specific issues regarding adult development, family systems, health and nutrition, public policy, the environment, and research as related to older adults and their families.
- Apply research findings and skills to solve problems related to older adults and their families.
- Synthesize critical issues related to aging from a multidisciplinary perspective.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Adult Development
Economics, Public Policy, & Aging
Environments and Aging
Aging in the Family
Perspectives in Gerontology
Physical Health in Aging
Mental Health & Aging
Women and Aging
Biological Principles of Aging
Gerontechnology
Gerontology Research Methods and Program Evaluation
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Sociology International Development Sustainable Development View 43 other Masters in Sustainable Development in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 for last 60 hours
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
- Transcripts of all college credit
- 3 letters of recommendation from people who can speak to applicant’s potential to do graduate work (e.g., professors, advisors)
- Statement of purpose (Personal statement)
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Official TOEFL examination scores (International students only)
- Official GRE scores
- Proof of Financial Support
- Have earned a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
Tuition Fee
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International
12212 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12212 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
12212 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12212 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
12213 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12213 USD per year during 12 months.
Funding
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