Overview

Academic plans of study are tailored to meet the needs and interests of students in an online format or in a hybrid (online and face-to-face) format.

Our Mission

The Department of Human Services and Community Leadership prepares students to empower individuals across the lifespan, strengthen families, promote community prosperity, and advocate for intersectional social justice in our globally diverse society through high-impact experiential learning and innovative research and scholarship.

Careers in Aging Studies

A master's degree in Aging Studies from Eastern Illinois University can lead you down many different career paths. Here is a listing of the fields, and specific jobs within those fields, in which a graduate of our Aging Studies program could gain employment:

Education

College and University Education

Employment

Finance

Housing

Legal Aid/Protective Service

Medical Service

Mental Health

Product/Service Consumption

Recreation/Social Activities

Social Services

Health and Physical Fitness

Administrative (Directors, Assistant Directors and Supervisors)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Aging

Societal Theories of Aging

Health and Aging

Research Methods

Physical Activity and Aging

Psychological Processes in the Aged

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Charleston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A copy of your official transcripts

A complete online application

A $30 application fee

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

30560 USD / year

≈ 30560 USD / year
Out-of-State

30560 USD / year

≈ 30560 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12732 USD / year

≈ 12732 USD / year

Living costs

Charleston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Aging Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Our Mission

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Charleston

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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