Program Overview
The Gerontology at California State University Long Beach is a MSc 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
- Tuition: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Long Beach, 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
- Introduction to the Professional Practice of Gerontology
- Evaluation in Family and Consumer Sciences and Gerontology
- Health Assessment of the Aging Client
- Internship in Family and Consumer Sciences/Gerontology
- Seminar in Administration of Family and Consumer Sciences/Gerontology Programs (
- Research Methods
- Introduction to the Professional Practice of Gerontology
- Evaluation in Family and Consumer Sciences and Gerontology
- Health Assessment of the Aging Client
- Internship in Family and Consumer Sciences/Gerontology
- Seminar in Administration of Family and Consumer Sciences/Gerontology Programs
- Gerontology Directed Projec
- Research Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Complete the application form to be admitted to the university with graduate standing;
- \xc2\xa0Three letters of recommendation reflecting academic potential, personal qualifications, sensitivity, and evidence of ability and motivation to work with older adults and professionals in the field of aging,
- \xc2\xa0A current resum\xc3\xa9, including education, employment, and volunteer activities,
- \xc2\xa0A personal statement of interest in aging and career goals in the field.
Admission to the program is contingent on approval by the Gerontology Program Director.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 3,863 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University Long Beach 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 California State University Long Beach
California State University Long Beach
United States
California State University, Long Beach, also known in athletics as Long Beach State University (LBSU), is a public research university in Long Beach, California, United States. The 322-acre...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-21
- Language English