University of Massachusetts Boston

The world’s population is aging at an unprecedented rate, affecting the way societies around the globe deal with the growing number of older people. This program introduces students to the issues, questions, perspectives, needs, and contributions of older persons and compares the opportunities and challenges associated with aging populations internationally.

The six-course, Manning Certificate Program is well-suited for undergraduate students interested in the improvement of care, research, policy development, and quality-of-life programs for older adults. In this certificate program, you will gain an understanding of the aging network and aging process through direct service, research, field placements, social and public policy, and legislative advocacy for the elderly. Coursework for the Manning Certificate is offered online.

This on campus program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles as educators, researchers, policy analysts and policy makers. We are the second school in the U.S. to offer a doctoral program in this field and have produced more gerontology PhDs than any university in the world. A master’s degree is not required to apply to the PhD program. We offer generous assistantship packages on a competitive basis.

This program prepares students to address issues surrounding a diverse aging population. The curriculum addresses social science theories, research techniques, and content to provide students with the tools to accomplish basic and applied research.

This online, five-course Gerontology Graduate Certificate program is designed for students who have a general interest in the study of gerontology, and either want to test the program before pursuing an MS degree, or enhance their knowledge base regarding the impacts of aging societies for personal or professional benefit.

This completely online program is designed to provide students with advanced training in gerontology and managerial practices in the aging services field. Our award winning program offers both a Master's and a Graduate Certificate. This program is available for part time and full time study.

This online certificate program is appropriate for professionals in the field of aging services and transportation services interested in addressing senior transportation challenges and managing services that meet the mobility needs of an aging population. The certificate emphasizes specialized transportation services for senior passengers as well as public and community transportation services, but also identifies and discusses the needs of older adult passengers.