San Francisco,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Gerontology in San Francisco United States | San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University
|
San Francisco United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,168
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Arts in Gerontology aims to: 1) highlight the comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to issues affecting older adults, 2) equip students with academic knowledge, practical skills, and research competencies for doctoral studies or professional advancement, 3) train students for leadership roles in public and private organizations requiring gerontological expertise, 4) instill values of diversity, equity, and global awareness to foster intergenerational connections, and 5) provide students with theoretical frameworks and analytical tools for conducting applied research that addresses real-world aging challenges across individual and societal levels.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Meet the admissions standards of the University.
Have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better.
Apply online through CalState Apply. The Office of Graduate Admissions no longer accepts paper applications to graduate programs.
Two letters of recommendation from faculty and/or employers. These should be from individuals who know the candidate well and can address their potential for succeeding in graduate school. The letters do not have to be from faculty members at an academic institution, they can be from supervisors or others familiar with the candidate's work.
A current resume.
Statement of purpose to the SF State M.A. in Gerontology Program. This statement of purpose should describe the following information in a coherent essay (in no more than four pages, double-spaced):
Life experiences that have led you to an interest in gerontology
Background in gerontology, including any work or volunteer experience you might have
Areas of specific interests in the gerontology, including what has led you to these specific interests
Career and professional goals and aspiration
How the M. A. in Gerontology degree will be helpful and consistent with your career goals and aspirations
Why this is the right time in your career to come into a Gerontology program and seek the degree
Why the SF State M.A. in Gerontology degree program is a good fit for you and your career and professional goals
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT-80, PBT-550, PTE- 59
Have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better.
Apply online through CalState Apply. The Office of Graduate Admissions no longer accepts paper applications to graduate programs.
Two letters of recommendation from faculty and/or employers. These should be from individuals who know the candidate well and can address their potential for succeeding in graduate school. The letters do not have to be from faculty members at an academic institution, they can be from supervisors or others familiar with the candidate's work.
A current resume.
Statement of purpose to the SF State M.A. in Gerontology Program. This statement of purpose should describe the following information in a coherent essay (in no more than four pages, double-spaced):
Life experiences that have led you to an interest in gerontology
Background in gerontology, including any work or volunteer experience you might have
Areas of specific interests in the gerontology, including what has led you to these specific interests
Career and professional goals and aspiration
How the M. A. in Gerontology degree will be helpful and consistent with your career goals and aspirations
Why this is the right time in your career to come into a Gerontology program and seek the degree
Why the SF State M.A. in Gerontology degree program is a good fit for you and your career and professional goals
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT-80, PBT-550, PTE- 59
Tuition
USD
15,168