Gerontology: Healthy Aging, MS

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“No longer accepting students for Spring 2023.”

For more information, please contact Emily Biederman, Assistant Dean, at Emily.Biederman@hofstra.edu.

This interdisciplinary degree program is designed to prepare graduate students to pursue careers focused on healthy aging.* Students will explore the behavioral, practical, and psychosocial aspects of adults throughout the elder lifespan, including effective communication, public policy, social and health planning program development, and evaluation of services all as they relate to healthy aging.

As demographics continue to change and our older population continues to grow, specialized knowledge and skills are needed to understand the impact of aging on the individual and on society. It is predicted that during the next decade, the eldercare industry will be one of the largest employing sectors. A master’s degree in gerontology: healthy aging provides students with the education and practical skills with a multifaceted knowledge base and experience which will increase their effectiveness in responding to the needs and advocating for an aging population.**

*This program does not qualify students for licensure in any profession.

**Note: While this advanced certificate provides the foundation needed for many different career pathways it should be noted that completion of the certificate can help interested students fulfill the education eligibility requirements for Geriatric Care Management certification. For more information about this particular career pathway, please visit http://www.naccm.net.

Admission Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a minimum of 3.0.
Three (3) letters of recommendation.
Current resume.
A personal statement describing professional intent and pertinent background.
An interview with the program director or faculty.

The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a candidate’s potential for success in a graduate program. Consequently, candidates are welcome to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience may compensate.