Gerontology Master's Degree

Learn the specific skills needed to prepare you to work directly with older people or be involved in education or research related to aging issues.

The online Master of Science in Gerontology will prepare you to become a practitioner, advocate, leader or changemaker in the field of aging. Innovative courses taught by a diverse faculty will engage you in a variety of topics such as health and well-being, advocacy, emerging critical issues, and community-based interventions. This flexible and customizable curriculum is designed to provide professional preparation for career development or advancement in your field.

$645.43 per credit hour*

30 credit hours

100% online

*Tuition rate is based on 2025-2026 rates, which are subject to change annually. Your hours and costs will differ depending on your transfer hours, course choices and academic progress. For a full breakdown of all tuition and fees, please visit K-State's Online Tuition and Fees website.

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Admission Requirements

All students are required to meet the general university admission requirements.

Graduate

International

Nondegree

Additional Documentation
Your application must include the following:

A 1-2 page personal statement that describes the following:
- Why you are interested in the program
- Your education, experience and passion for gerontology
- Your future career plans
- How you heard about our program
A resume or curriculum vitae
Names and emails of three professional and/or academic references; they will be contacted directly via email.
Unofficial transcripts from each institution you have attended
- Failure to list any colleges or universities from which the applicant received a degree or enrolled in graduate coursework may result in dismissal from the university.
- If transcripts are not in English, the applicant must furnish a translation by an appropriate authority.
- Applicants will be asked for official transcripts after notification of admission.

Careers

Curriculum

Choose one of the following plans:

Core Courses (12 credits) + Electives (15 credits) + Culminating Experience (3 credits)
Core Courses (12 credits) + Long-Term Care Administration (6 credits) + Electives (9 credits) + Culminating Experience (3 credits)

Most students who successfully complete the long-term care administration track will be eligible to sit for their specific state’s administrator licensing exam.

Core Courses (12 credits)

GERON 772 - Adult Development and Aging (3 credits)
GERON 775 - Advanced Diversity in the Aging Experience (3 credits)
GERON 776 - Advanced Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation in Gerontology (3 credits)
GERON 777 - Advanced Policy and Advocacy in Gerontology (3 credits)

Long-Term Care Administration (6 credits)