University of La Verne

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S., Gerontology with concentrations in Business Administration, Gerontology Administration, Counseling, Health Services Management, and Public Administration, Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

Format: Campus

Program Description:

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:

Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Eligibility 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.

# of Credits Required:

36

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.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

575.00 

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999