George Mason University

Program Information

Degree Offered

MS Senior Housing Administration, Senior Housing Administration

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Master of Science in Senior Housing Administration is the nation’s first stand-alone degree for assisted living/senior housing professionals and is intended to train executives for careers in this rapidly growing field. Multidisciplinary course work enables students to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information relative to the aging population, the evolution of assisted living and related senior housing services within the U.S. health system, current regulatory and policy issues, and the application of executive-level hospitality, healthcare, and housing management practices to these services. An additional focus is on social, biological, and psychological aspects of healthy aging, and factors that promote quality of life and independence for seniors with special needs (i.e., memory issues and dementia). Electives within the degree allow individuals with either limited healthcare/senior housing or business management experience to focus on the area that will most enhance overall skills. A capstone practicum is required, during which students complete designated course work and work experience within a host assisted living/senior housing community, association, or related organization.

The program schedule is geared toward working professionals.

Accreditation:

College of Southern Graduate Schools

Eligibility Requirements:

Professionals with a baccalaureate degree and three years of recent experience in health care, business administration, hospitality management, aging services, or related long-term care services are preferred. Applicants must meet the admissions standards and application requirements specified in the Admission chapter of the catalog and apply using the online Application for Graduate Admission. The application process is competitive, and applications are considered for the fall and spring semesters. For application deadlines and detailed application requirements, see our website.

# of Credits Required:

36 to 39

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 20,000 and above