Management of Aging Services
The Management of Aging Services (MAS) program at UMass Boston began in 2003 as a collaboration between the Gerontology Department and the Division of Corporate, Continuing and Distance Education.
Students are offered a choice of either an MS Degree or a graduate certificate in Gerontology with a focus in the growing field of aging services. Students who opt for the graduate certificate in Management of Aging Services may continue toward the MS degree as credits earned for the certificate can be applied to the MS program.
Aging services include long-term care, service-supported housing, community-based services, marketing to an aging population, and health services for those requiring chronic care.
The Management of Aging Services programs at UMass Boston afford professionals in the aging network the opportunity to broaden their perspectives and develop skills in policy development and analysis, program management, administration, and finance with a focus on the aging population. Many classes are available online and on campus classes are offered at times that are convenient for working students.
An Award-Winning Program
In 2008, UMass Boston's Management of Aging Services program was named Outstanding Credit Program for 2008 by the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA)for its innovation and creativity. Read more about this prestigious award.
MS Gerontology (Management of Aging Services)
A total of 10 courses or 30 credits are required to complete the MS degree program in the Management of Aging Services track. 8 courses are required, and two are chosen from available electives.
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Gerontology Graduate Certificate
(Focus on Management of Aging Services)
The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology with a focus in Management of Aging Services is targeted to individuals in the aging network who are looking to upgrade their skills or advance in new directions within the field or for those looking to enter the field.
The emphasis of the graduate certificate is on making it an easily accessible program through the use of regional video teaching sites and online courses. Class scheduling reflects the needs of a working student population.
Students take five courses (15 credits) from an approved list of courses to earn the graduate certificate. Students have the option of applying these 15 credits toward the 30-credit MS Gerontology Degree in the Management of Aging Services Track.
Students must have earned an undergraduate degree to be eligible for the certificate. The Management of Aging Services graduate certificate is now available 100% online.
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