Program Overview
The Dementia and Aging Studies at Texas State University is a MSc 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 Dementia and Aging Studies 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 716 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 308 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Austin, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Dementia and Aging Studies 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
- Communication and Aging
- Elder Abuse and Mistreatment
- Environmental Design for Dementia
- Environmental Management in Long Term Care
- Personnel Management in Long Term Care
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).
- \n
- completed\nonline ApplyTexas application \n
- $40\nnonrefundable application fee \n
- baccalaureate\ndegree from a regionally accredited university \n
- official\ntranscripts required from\xc2\xa0each institution\xc2\xa0where course credit\nwas granted \n
- a\ncompetitive GPA in your\xc2\xa0last 60 hours\xc2\xa0of undergraduate course\nwork (plus any completed graduate courses) \n
- official\nGRE or GMAT scores required with a preferred competitive minimum \n
- resume/CV\xc2\xa0 \n
- essays \n
- two\nletters of recommendation \n
Non-native English speakers who do\nnot qualify for an English proficiency\xc2\xa0waiver:
\n- \n
- official\nTOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall \n
- official\nIELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 716 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 308 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 716 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 308 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Texas 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 Texas State University
Texas State University
San Marcos, United States
Texas 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- Application Deadline 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months