Overview

Distance courses are available (online) for both the MA in Gerontology and the certificate programs. The Department of Gerontology from the University of Nebraska Omaha has developed a Fast Track program for highly qualified and motivated students providing the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in an accelerated time frame.

Key Facts

This program is available for undergraduate students pursuing the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies desiring to pursue the MA in gerontology
This program is available for undergraduate students pursuing any of the following:
- BS in gerontology
- Double-major with gerontology as either the primary or secondary major
- BMS with a concentration in gerontology
Students must have completed no fewer than 60 undergraduate hours

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Social Gerontology
Seminar in Aging and Human Behavior
Programs and Services for the Elderly
Research Methods
Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Applications for this program are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Omaha, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Two (2) Academic Letters of Recommendation

Personal Statement (minimum two-pages)

Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English.

Applicants with International Transcripts: Any applicant to this program who has completed undergraduate or graduate coursework at an international higher education institution outside of the United States may submit transcripts and degree certificates (with an English translation) in lieu of a course-by-course transcript evaluation from World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or Educational Perspectives.

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A non-refundable application fee of $50.00 (U.S. dollars) is required.

Submit official transcripts and test scores.

Submit financial requirements for I-20 processing.

Submit final degree evaluation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18474 USD / year

≈ 18474 USD / year
Out-of-State

18474 USD / year

≈ 18474 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8778 USD / year

≈ 8778 USD / year

Additional Details

Omaha Urban Rate (OUR) Tuition: $12,918

Living costs

Omaha

United States

985 - 1520 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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