Find out more about Master of Arts in Gerontology

Program Details

The University of Louisiana at Monroe offers a Master of Arts in Gerontology. This online graduate program focuses on addressing mental health issues among the elderly. Conditions of concern include anxiety, depression, and cognitive disorders.

Besides the core curriculum in gerontology, students can select one of six areas of specialization. These include:

• Program administrator
• Long-term care administration
• Small business management
• Grief care management

Graduates find work as administrators, as well as in research, policy development, and higher education. Employers include skilled nursing facilities, home health care or hospice agencies, and clinics.

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