Normal,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work - Gerontology Practice (Advanced Standing) in Normal United States | Illinois State University
Illinois State University
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Normal United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,166
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
As the number of older adults increases, there's rising demand for skilled professionals in healthcare and social services focused on elder care. Illinois State stands out as one of only two institutions in the state providing specialized training in this critical field. The Gerontology program equips students with the expertise to design, implement, and oversee services tailored to aging populations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Must have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.
A student applying to this program must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a master's program.
If you earned a BSW from a CSWE accredited program within the last 8 years, your recommendations must include-
One academic reference
One field instructor reference
TOEFL internet-based (iBT)- 79
IELTS overall band score- 6.5
present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned.
A student applying to this program must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a master's program.
If you earned a BSW from a CSWE accredited program within the last 8 years, your recommendations must include-
One academic reference
One field instructor reference
TOEFL internet-based (iBT)- 79
IELTS overall band score- 6.5
Tuition
USD
13,166