Gerontology

Map your next step in gerontology. With more older adults alive today than any other period in human history, now is your moment to step into a future where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Advance your expertise in optimal aging, whole-person wellness, aging-in-place support, and impactful aging policies and practices. Start with courses that build your expertise in aging and wellness.

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You know your path to career success

You’ve already made great strides in your career and education. Now, it’s time to advance in your current role or pivot toward a new and rewarding path. Gerontology is an expanding field with a growing need for professionals who can address the unique needs of an aging population. Whether you want to advance your expertise or start a new path, this opportunity is perfect for you. You can also use course credit from this program toward an online master’s in gerontology from Iowa State.

At Iowa State, we’re here to support your next move. Expert faculty and flexible programs are designed to give you the skills and knowledge to stand out in this dynamic field. With a focus on real-world application, we’ll help you take that next step toward a rewarding and purposeful career.

Cyclones know where they’re going

People who are interested in this diverse field come from many disciplines, professions, and clinical areas, such as:

Social work
Nursing
Counseling
Elder Abuse Prevention Specialists
Recreation

Public policy
Long-term care Administration
Medicine
Architecture
Caregiver Specialists

Psychology
Adult education
Rehabilitation therapy
Care/Case Managers

Collaborative Advantage of IDEA

Achieve your personal and professional goals through convenient, flexible, high-quality coursework you can complete anytime, anywhere. As a student in Iowa State University’s Gerontology Master’s program, you will have access to, and learn from, expert faculty from multiple major universities who bring real-life experience to the coursework and are committed to helping you transition your learning beyond the online classroom into your career.

The Gerontology Master’s program is part of an innovative consortium of universities connected through IDEA. While Iowa State University is your home university where you will apply, register for courses and receive your diploma, you’ll benefit from the diverse perspectives and unique strengths brought by classmates from across the globe and expert faculty at partner universities.

Learn more about the IDEA program at Iowa State.

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
Academic Records/Transcripts
Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
Proof of English Proficiency

Visit the Graduate College’s webpage for program-specific requirements and details about the application process.

Credits

Total: 15 Credits

The Course Planner provides a list of courses and shows when they are traditionally offered.

Non-degree credits
You may take up to nine graduate credit hours as a non-degree-seeking student before being formally admitted to the program. If you are interested in taking courses as a non-degree student, please start by applying as a non-degree student through the Admissions Office and contact idea@iastate.edu to schedule your courses once your application has been approved.

Tuition

As a member of IDEA, all students pay universal tuition. For more information, visit the IDEA website.

Gerontology – Graduate Certificate