Program Overview
The Applied Gerontology at Ball State University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Gerontology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Muncie, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Gerontology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- GERO 535 - Aging in Communities
- GERO 605 - Aging Well: A Systems Approach
- GERO 630 - Health, Wellness, and Aging
- GERO 635 - Aging Well: Adaptations in Later Life
- GERO 640 - Service Learning in Gerontology
- WELN 670 - Interdisciplinary Wellness Research Design
- CPSY 653 - Research in Counseling Psychology and Guidance
- EDPS 641 - Statistical Methods in Educational and Psychological Research
- RES 697 - Research Paper
- THES 698 - Thesis
- GERO 598 - Topical Seminar in Applied Gerontology
- GERO 610 - Public Policy and Aging
- GERO 620 - Guided Life Review
- GERO 625 - Changing Health/Wellness Behaviors
- GERO 641 - Practical Applications of Gerontological Programming
- GERO 699 - Internship in Gerontology
- FCFN 652 - Geriatric Nutrition
- WELN 680 - Evaluating Health and Wellness Initiatives
- GERO 515 - Technology in Aging
- GERO 598 - Topical Seminar in Applied Gerontology
- WELN 605 - Wellness Management Administration
- WELN 645 - Social Marketing in Wellness Management Practice
- WELN 665 - Technology and Media for Wellness Managers
- WELN 680 - Evaluating Health and Wellness Initiatives
- BL 560 - Survey of Business Law
- ECON 509 - Survey of Economics
- ECON 548 - Health and Economics
- FIN 500 - Corporation Finance
- MKG 505 - Survey of Marketing
- MGT 500 - Managing Organizational Behavior
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an institution that is accredited by its regional accrediting association. Review transcript submitting guidelines before applying.
- either a cumulative baccalaureate grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the latter half of your baccalaureate
- to meet departmental admissions criteria
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 19,404 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,092 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ball State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ball State University
Ball State University
Muncie, United States
Ball State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-11-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months