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University of Massachusetts Boston

Program in Gerontology

Boston, MA

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Overview

Program in Gerontology / Program in Gerontology is located in Boston, MA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)
(Certificate)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Gerontology

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 17
Doctoral Degrees 4
Other Advanced Degrees 1

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? No
Terminal master's degree available? No

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

36
Applied
34
Accepted
23
Enrolled
94%

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline June 1st Not reported No

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements Minimum GPA of 3.0

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards March 1
Types of financial support available Graduate Assistantships
Career or field-related internships
Federal Work-Study
Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

91
Total Graduate Students
17%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 3.3%
Black or African American 6.59%
White or Caucasian 63%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 6.59%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 0%
Unknown 2.2%

Gender

Male (16%)
Female (83%)

Faculty

13
Total faculty
Full-time - 11
Part-time - 2
Male (3)
Female (10)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Aging with a chronic disability, pension policy and social security system, elderly minorities, health services research, living arrangements
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address 100 William T. Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA  02125-3393
United States
Contact Dr. Edward Alan Miller
Graduate Program Director
Email: edward.miller@umb.edu
Phone: -287-7302

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