GERONTOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAMS ONLINE

Online Degrees & Certificates in Gerontology

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University of Maryland University College
University of Maryland University College offers the following online certificate program:

• Bachelors in Gerontology

University of Maryland University College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Bellevue University

• BS in Long Term Care Administration
  The accelerated Bachelor of Science in Long Term Care Administration (LTCA) degree prepares students as leaders and culture change advocates throughout the long term care continuum. This program prepares students for licensure as nursing home and/or residential care/assisted living administrators, as approved by the National Association of Boards of Examiners for Long Term Care Administrators (NAB), as well for the administrator in training (AIT) process. Students also will be able to analyze and apply components of the federal LTC Survey Process and apply critical thinking skills to all regulations that govern LTC.

Bellevue University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine

• Bachelor of Science in Long-Term Care Administration
• Graduate Certificate in Long-Term Care Administration
• Undergraduate Certificate in Long-Term Care Administration

Saint Joseph's College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

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Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University offers a Gerontology Certificate Program online. Accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges.

Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University offers an online Bachelor of General Studies with a concentration in Gerontology. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Kansas State University
Kansas State University offers a distance education Master of Science in Family Studies and Human Services with a Specialization in Gerontology. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Laurentian University (Canada)
Laurentian University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology through distance education. An undergraduate certificate program is also available.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College offers a baccalaureate degree in gerontology via guided independent study. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of Florida
The University of Florida offers a Graduate Certificate in Geriatric Care Management. The program is designed to enhance the ability of health and social service professionals to manage the care of the elderly in a variety of settings, including the home. The certificate is also designed to develop the ability of recent graduates in health related fields to manage the comprehensive care of our aging population. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of North Texas
The University of North Texas' Department of Applied Gerontology offers the following online graduate programs:

• Specialist Certificate in Aging
• Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology
• Master of Science in Administration of Long Term Care and Retirement Facilities
• Master of Science in Administration of Aging Organizations

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of Southern California
The Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at the University of Southern California offers two interactive web-based master's programs in gerontology:

• Master of Arts in Gerontology (MAG)
• Master of Long Term Care Administration (MLTCA)

The MLTCA is a collaboration among top tier schools at USC, the Marshall School of Business, School of Policy, Planning,and Development and Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Both online programs require the completion of 7 courses (28 units). Also available is a graduate certificate program in gerontology. USC is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

University of Washington
The University of Washington offers an online certificate in gerontology. Accredited by the Northwest Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin offers an online Certificate in Gerontology. This program is appropriate for health care professionals, human service providers, primary caregivers, and educators. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University offers by distance education a Ph.D. Program in Health Related Sciences with a concentration in Gerontology. During the course of study, students spend periods on campus ranging from seven to fourteen days each during the months of June/July and December/January. At these times, they attend lectures and seminars and interact with faculty and fellow students. During off-campus sessions, each five and a half months long, students continue their studies at their home/work site, using a carefully planned array of learning technologies that very by course. The Internet, via the World Wide Web, is the primary mode for communicating during off-campus class sessions. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.