23 Degrees in Gerontology in North America for 2024

Degrees in Gerontology in North America for 2024Filter
    • Barrie, Canada
    • Orangeville, Canada

    Full time

    1 year

    On-Campus

    English

    This program is designed to assist Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) to work as part of an inter-professional healthcare team in geriatric and palliative care settings. Students acquire the knowledge and expertise to enhance an individual’s quality of living and dying as part of an end of life process. To meet the individual needs of the client during this transitional phase of their life, students examine current theories and explore best practices to build skills in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Through a combination of classroom instruction and lab, students focus on the importance of communication, spirituality, ethics, law and culturally responsive nursing care for an aging or end-of-life population. Students will have an opportunity to consolidate their classroom learning with one practicum placement in a variety of settings that may include hospital, community, home care or long term care.

    • Gainesville, USA

    Full time, Part time

    1 year

    Distance Learning

    English

    Develop important skills needed to care for older adults and meet the growing needs of an aging population with Brenau University's online Master of Science in Applied Gerontology. This program is designed with innovation in mind and provides an interdisciplinary course of study focusing on psychology, nursing and other subjects. Learn more and apply today!

  • M.S. in Gerontology

    St Cloud State University

    • St. Cloud, USA

    Full time, Part time

    2 years

    Distance Learning, On-Campus

    English

    As a student in Gerontology, you will develop the skills necessary to assume a professional leadership role in the delivery of service to older people. You will be learning in a program that brings together theory and practice in the field through classroom instruction, service-learning, internships, and other experiential activities.

  • MS in Human Development and Family Science - Gerontology

    North Dakota State University - Graduate School

    • Fargo, USA

    Full time

    2 years

    Distance Learning

    English

    The M.S. in Human Development and Family Science Gerontology option requires 36 credits, and is offered fully online.

    • Toronto, Canada

    Full time

    2 years

    On-Campus

    English

    Recreation Management in Gerontology is a two-year diploma program that will provide you with specialized knowledge in the field of aging and the ability to design and deliver meaningful therapeutic programs to enhance the quality of life of older adults. This Ontario College Diploma program is unique in Ontario.

    • Utica, USA

    Part time

    1 year

    Distance Learning

    English

    Utica University offers an online Nursing Home Administrator Certificate, which allows students to meet coursework and credit hour qualifications needed to become a Nursing Home Administrator. In our online NHA certificate program, you'll dive into management and long-term health care topics.

  • Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

    North Dakota State University - Graduate School

    • Fargo, USA

    Full time

    18 months

    Distance Learning

    English

    This fully-online 15-credit graduate certificate program is perfect for individuals who enjoy working with adults, are passionate about improving the quality of life for people as they age, or are currently working in an aging service field, but would like to enhance skills, knowledge, and credentials.

    • Atlanta, USA

    On-Campus

    English

    The Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses to provide advanced practice in acute care settings through a program of study focused on the care of acutely ill patients and complex chronically ill patients and their families in high acuity specialty areas including critical care, trauma surgery, general surgery, plastic surgery, and hospital medicine.

  • MS in Gerontology

    Loma Linda University School of Behavioral Health

    • Loma Linda, USA

    On-Campus

    English

    The MS in Gerontology is a 48-unit program that emphasizes a multidisciplinary biopsychosocial-spiritual study of aging and aging processes. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills required to enhance and support the lives of older adults and their families in the community and geriatric practice settings.

  • Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP

    University of Massachusetts

    • Worcester, USA

    English

    The Post Graduate Certificate Program is designed for individuals who have previously acquired a master’s degree in nursing . This Certificate allows nurses to expand their role as Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners to function as Nurse Practitioners in ambulatory or community-based areas.

    • London, Canada
    • Toronto, Canada

    Full time

    1 year

    On-Campus

    English

    This graduate certificate program is designed to offer students the knowledge and skills needed to enhance their professional practice in the care of ageing adults. Students with previous experience in social work, recreation and leisure, developmental disabilities and allied health, will develop expertise in the collaborative person-centred care of the ageing person through advanced concepts such as geriatric mental health, cultural diversity, thanatology, therapeutic recreation and inclusive practice.

  • Master of Arts in Medical Gerontology

    University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

    • Los Angeles, USA

    Full time, Part time

    12 months

    Distance Learning, On-Campus

    English

    As the world’s population skews older, health care providers in all disciplines need exposure to issues of aging. The Master of Arts in Medical Gerontology prepares you for a rewarding career in meeting the health needs of older people.

  • Gerontology

    Sonoma State University

    • 1801, USA

    On-Campus

    English

    The gerontology program prepares students to consider work in the field of aging.The study of gerontology provides students with a broad, multidisciplinary perspective to examine the aging process and to understand the significance of age in biological, social, cultural, psychological, and political processes.

  • Master of Arts in Gerontology

    University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

    • Los Angeles, USA

    Full time, Part time

    12 months

    Distance Learning, On-Campus

    English

    One of our field’s highest goals is ensuring that every older adult receives the care and dignity they deserve. With a Master of Arts in Gerontology, you’ll build on your career experience to champion the seniors behind the statistics.

  • Master of Science in Gerontology

    University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

    • Los Angeles, USA

    Full time, Part time

    18 months

    Distance Learning, On-Campus

    English

    The Master of Science in Gerontology positions you at the forefront of policy and research. You’ll build your analytical skills while studying the mechanics and mysteries of longevity, aging, and population health.