Eastern Illinois University Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences Gerontology 600 Lincoln Ave. Charleston, IL 61920 US   Phone: 1-217-581- 7843   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.- Gerontology On Campus   The purpose of this multi-disciplinary program is to provide an in-depth study of Gerontology for both potential professionals and current practitioners working in the field.Students have the opportunity to develop an individualized graduate program of study including * The processes of aging * Problems of and opportunities for older persons * Social policy issues * Programs for older persons * Basic research in the field of aging# Learn about the network of social service agencies serving older persons# Develop competencies for working with older persons# Prepare for a wide range of careers in gerontology     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 674  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1083  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $508  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $12197  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable