Bachelor of Science Gerontology and Aging Services
Gerontology and Aging Services
Bachelor of ScienceAT A GLANCE
- 120 credits
- Transfer up to 90 credits
- All courses available online
- Required internship (can be virtual)
TUITION
- $250 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
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Join the rapidly growing labor force serving the healthcare needs of an aging population.
With a bachelor’s degree in gerontology and aging services from University of Maryland Global Campus Europe, you’ll learn about the physiological, social, psychological, and health aspects of aging, and gain an understanding of programs, services, and policies that impact how we age and live as older adults. The curriculum, designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars, will provide you with hands-on experiences in the aging services sector in preparation for a career that improves quality of life for this important and growing segment of the population.
- Courses
- Requirements
Total Credits Required: 120
- Required Major Core Courses: 30
- Required Major Capstone Course: 3
- Required Related Courses: 3
- General Education Courses: 41
- Minor and Elective Courses: 43
Required Major Core Courses
- (3 Credits, GERO 100)
- (3 Credits, GERO 301)
- (3 Credits, GERO 302)
- (3 Credits, GERO 306)
- (3 Credits, GERO 311)
- (3 Credits, GERO 320)
- (3 Credits, GERO 338)
- (3 Credits, GERO 342)
- (3 Credits, GERO 390)
- (3 Credits, GERO 427)
Required Major Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, GERO 486A)
You must take this Workplace Learning course concurrently with a new internship or work project related to your academic program. Prior program approval is required.
Required Related Course
The following may be applied to general education requirements:
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive
General Education Courses: 41 Credits
Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees.
Minor and Elective Courses: 46 Credits
Review a list of available academic minors or see the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to help you select elective courses.
Total Credits Required: 120
- Required Major Core Courses: 30
- Required Major Capstone Course: 3
- Required Related Courses: 3
- General Education Courses: 41
- Minor and Elective Courses: 43
Required Major Core Courses
- (3 Credits, GERO 100)
- (3 Credits, GERO 301)
- (3 Credits, GERO 302)
- (3 Credits, GERO 306)
- (3 Credits, GERO 311)
- (3 Credits, GERO 320)
- (3 Credits, GERO 338)
- (3 Credits, GERO 342)
- (3 Credits, GERO 390)
- (3 Credits, GERO 427)
Required Major Capstone Course
- (3 Credits, GERO 486A)
You must take this Workplace Learning course concurrently with a new internship or work project related to your academic program. Prior program approval is required.
Required Related Course
The following may be applied to general education requirements:
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
* This information is for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year. For prior year requirements for this program or to review UMGC's complete program requirements for a specific academic year, visit our program catalog archive
General Education Courses: 41 Credits
Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees.
Minor and Elective Courses: 46 Credits
Review a list of available academic minors or see the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to help you select elective courses.
Program Highlights
Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.
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