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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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More details
- Applications need to be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the term for which you are applying.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
36 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Sociology International Development Sustainable Development View 43 other Masters in Sustainable Development in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
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
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In-State
12213 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12213 USD per year during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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