Overview

The Gerontology programme at California State University Long Beach provides experiential as well as didactic graduate education and professional training in gerontology for individuals planning to become professionals in public and private agencies.

It provides field experiences to enhance understanding of concepts, themes, and skills related to aging at various life stages, within different gender and racial/ethnic groups and among people with various abilities.

Students gain knowledge and skills necessary to plan, develop and implement innovative programmes to meet the needs of the growing aging population locally, state-wide, nationally, and internationally. Students are supported in exploring aging-related professional values and ethics.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Masters of Science in Gerontology, students will:

Acquire advanced education and professional training in gerontology in order to assume leadership positions in governmental, for- profit, and non-profit programmes and services at the federal, state, and/or local level.

Enhance cultural and intergenerational competence regarding age, cohort, gender, race and ethnicity, and/or diverse abilities.

Acquire expertise in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programmes for older persons based on systematic needs assessment at the individual, community, and/or agency level using appropriate technology.

Demonstrate the ability to evaluate or conduct appropriate research.

Exercise sound professional judgment based on ethical standards and expectations of the field.

Develop professional identity as a gerontologist to effectively work with an interdisciplinary team.

Participate in professional field experiences in gerontology to apply concepts and skills related to aging at various life stages.

Develop advocacy skills to participate in policy formation, implementation, and analysis on the local, state, and federal level for aging related issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practice of Gerontology

Programme Evaluation

Health Assessment of the Aging Client

Internship in Family and Consumer Sciences/Gerontology

Seminar in Leadership and Administration

Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

To be eligible to apply for either the MS Gerontology Programme or Post-Baccalaureate Gerontology certificate, students must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, be in good standing at the last college attended, having a passing score on the CSU Writing Proficiency Examination (which may be completed during the first semester in residence), and have an overall 3.0 grade average in the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of the degree. Student with less than the required GPA and who meet all other requirements may be admitted conditionally, with the expectation that the student will maintain a B average.

Resume (including education, employment, volunteer activities),

Personal Statement (regarding your interest in aging and career goals),

Three Letters of Recommendation (from aging-related career professionals, college professors, and/or other employers, reflecting your academic potential and personal qualifications)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

17922 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8064 USD / year

≈ 8064 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, you must add $444.00 for each unit of credit you take to your tuition total.

Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 USD / month

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