Starkville,
MS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology in Mississippi State United States | Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
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Mississippi State United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,744
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The Gerontology certificate at the graduate level offers an interdisciplinary curriculum, equipping students with up-to-date knowledge and theoretical frameworks about aging. This program welcomes both degree-seeking and non-degree graduate students. To earn the certificate, participants must complete 9 credit hours of designated courses, 6 credit hours of approved electives, and 3 credit hours of research or independent study. For students pursuing the certificate alongside an advanced degree in fields like sociology, psychology, or counseling, this program serves as a specialized gerontology focus within their primary discipline.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Graduate School at Mississippi State University requires official transcripts from each admitted student. Unofficial copies may be submitted as preliminary records to expedite the admissions process and should be submitted in PDF form.
An applicant must request an official transcript from the bachelor's degree institution and from each college or university attended following the bachelor's degree. If fewer than 60-70 hours were completed at the institution which awarded the bachelor's degree, an official transcript from the previous institution(s) is required as well. The department may require previous transcripts to verify prerequisites. The official transcript must be in a sealed envelope bearing the institution's return address with the Registrar's signature or stamp across the flap.
The Graduate School will accept electronic transcripts directly from Escrip. Electronic transcripts sent by Escrip should be sent to Mississippi State University, Graduate School.
A minimum TOEFL score of 79 iBT or IELTS score of 6.5 for admission
TOEFL score of 550 PBT
Considered proficient in English. Applicant is not required to enroll in an ESL course unless his/her academic program requires a higher test score.
Eligible for admission for any term and a graduate assistantship
An international applicant for Unclassified graduate status (non-degree-seeking) who is not from a country where English is the first language or who does not hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university where English is the first language must submit an appropriate TOEFL or IELTS score.
An applicant must request an official transcript from the bachelor's degree institution and from each college or university attended following the bachelor's degree. If fewer than 60-70 hours were completed at the institution which awarded the bachelor's degree, an official transcript from the previous institution(s) is required as well. The department may require previous transcripts to verify prerequisites. The official transcript must be in a sealed envelope bearing the institution's return address with the Registrar's signature or stamp across the flap.
The Graduate School will accept electronic transcripts directly from Escrip. Electronic transcripts sent by Escrip should be sent to Mississippi State University, Graduate School.
A minimum TOEFL score of 79 iBT or IELTS score of 6.5 for admission
TOEFL score of 550 PBT
Considered proficient in English. Applicant is not required to enroll in an ESL course unless his/her academic program requires a higher test score.
Eligible for admission for any term and a graduate assistantship
An international applicant for Unclassified graduate status (non-degree-seeking) who is not from a country where English is the first language or who does not hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university where English is the first language must submit an appropriate TOEFL or IELTS score.
Tuition
USD
13,744