Overview

This collaboration allows students to take a variety of courses taught by Gerontology faculty and professionals across institutions. Iowa State Great Plains IDEA master’s students work with Iowa State faculty advisors to design a degree program which suits their individual objectives and complete a culminating capstone project.

Features

Our Gerontology (online) students at Iowa State University come from diverse backgrounds:

Some have been in the field of aging for many years and are returning for a degree.

Others are new to the field of aging and are pursuing second careers.

Some students have recently completed a bachelor’s degree.

Programme Structure

Required courses:

Perspectives in Gerontology

Adult Development

Nutrition and Physical Activity in Aging

Economics, Public Policy and Aging

Environments and Aging

Aging in the Family

Program Evaluation and Research Methods

Professional Seminar in Gerontology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Ames, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Iowa State requires a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university prior to beginning graduate studies.

At minimum, a cumulative grade point average equivalent to at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B grade) is required for unrestricted graduate admission. Students who fall below the 3.0 required GPA are still encouraged to apply and will still be considered for admission.

Undergraduate and graduate GPA will be calculated separately and from all undergraduate and/or graduate coursework completed.

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

15511 USD / year

≈ 15511 USD / year
Out-of-State

14551 USD / year

≈ 14551 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5746 USD / year

≈ 5746 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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