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University of La Verne College of Business and Public Management M.S., Gerontology 1950 Third Street La Verne, CA 91750 US   Phone: 909-593-3511 ext 4004 Fax: 909-971-2294   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S., Gerontology with concentrations in Business Administration, Gerontology Administration, Counseling, Health Services Management, and Public Administration Certificate Graduate Certificate in Gerontology On Campus   The graduate program in Gerontology is multidisciplinary and views the training of gerontology professionals from an integrative and developmental perspective. The master's degree program requires 36 semester hours, with 12 semester hours in one of the following concentrations: Business Administration, Counseling, Gerontology Administration, Health Services Management, or Public Administration. The certificate program requires 18 semester hours: 12 are core courses in gerontology, and the remaining 6 are selected from any of the five concentrations.     Accreditation Information: Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.  # Of Credits Required: 36  Time To Degree: 2 1/2 years    Previous Degrees A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.  Pre-Requisite Courses One course in statistics prior to GERO 595 (HSM 594 meets this requirement)  International Student Requirements The University of La Verne is authorized to issue an I-20 only after international applicants have been accepted for admission and have submitted the $200 non-refundable tuition deposit. International students with F-1 or J-1 visas may apply to and attend only the Central Campus. To apply for admission, international applicants must submit all of the application materials required, as well as a notarized original statement indicating how the student will meet the financial obligations for graduate study at La Verne.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: 500 GPA or Equivalent: 2.5 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Contact department for details.  Volunteer Experience Contact department for details.  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Minimum TOEFL score,550 or above Satisfactory completion, La Verne English Proficiency test Satisfactory completion of prerequisite ESL indicated by placement criteria Completion Engl 112, ELS Ctr.  Other Requirements GPA of 2.5 or above for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate study and a GPA of 3.0 for any graduate work. Students with GPAs below 2.5 should contact an academic advisor before enrolling at La Verne. Two letters of recommendation attesting to academic/professional competency. Statement of Purpose (250 words) outlining goals for graduate study. Current resume. NOTE: The submission of standardized test scores (i.e., GMAT, GRE) is not required for applicants who meet the aforementioned criteria.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $ 575.00  Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: