University of Southern California USC Davis School of Gerontology Gerontology Office of Student Services, 3715 McClintock Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90089-0191 US   Phone: 1-213-740-5156 Fax: 1-213-740-0792   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's MSc.-Gerontology;M.S.G/Master of Business Administration;M.S.G./Master of Public Administration;M.S.G./Master of Social Work; M.S.G./Master of Planning;M.S.G./Master of Health Administration;M.S.G./Master of Arts in Jewish Communal Studies;M.S.G./Juris Doctor;Online M.A. in Long Term Care Administration (Distance Education);Online M.A.G. (Distance Learning); Doctoral Ph.D.- Gerontology; Certificate Graduate Certificate;Online Graduate Certificate (Distance Learning) On Campus   The Master of Science in Gerontology prepares individuals for employment in career fields that respond to the needs of an aging population. The necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills are developed through specializations in such areas as administration, direct services, policy, health services administration and industrial gerontology. The Doctor of Philosophy in Gerontology examines the policy implications of an aging society. Courses in gerontology research and policy prepare individuals for scholarly and professional careers in gerontology.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 10495  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3455  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1121  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $26904  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable