Program Overview
The Gerontology at San Francisco State University is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 3,741 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,369 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: San Francisco, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Aging in a Multidimensional Context
- Aging Processes: Health and Human Services
- Age and Social Policy Analysis
- Aging and Diversity
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Aging and Social Services
- Research Methods in Gerontology
- Aging and Continuum of Care
- Gerontology Seminar
- Gerontology Internship
- Integrative Seminar
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).
- Meet all general requirements for submission of the Advancement to Candidacy (ATC).
- Successfully complete core and elective courses.
- Successfully complete GRN 838/839, and GRN 890. Students are required to complete GRN 890 as their capstone or culminating experience. In this course, students will prepare and present an integrative paper on a topic of professional relevance. Each student paper requires a second reader, thus fulfilling culminating experience Graduate Division requirements and ensuring both breadth and comprehension. If necessary, students must maintain continuous enrollment in HHS 499 (through CEL), until they have completed their culminating experience requirements.
- Demonstrate ability to maintain a 3.0 grade point average in graduate study.
- With the assistance of a Gerontology program advisor, choose a faculty committee that will be responsible for evaluating the oral presentation and written paper in the integrative seminar.
Written English Proficiency Requirement
- Level One Preadmission: Indicate the ability to write in a proficient manner by satisfactorily completing the GRE with a passing score of at least 4.0. Prospective students will also be required to submit a written statement of purpose for pursuing the graduate degree in gerontology. Applicants who do not pass the GRE, or who do not submit a well-written statement of purpose, will be advised to enhance their writing proficiency by taking a prerequisite course through the College of Extended Learning or elsewhere, and then reapply to the program
- Level Two: Indicate the ability to write in a scholarly manner in the discipline by satisfactorily completing GRN 890 for the culminating experience requirement.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,741 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,369 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 3,741 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,369 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact San Francisco 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 San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-19
- Language English