Overview

Our Social Gerontology program at Miami University builds scholars and educators who can meet the challenges, demands, and opportunities presented by global aging.

Features

As a graduate, you will be prepared to teach and conduct research in institutions of higher education, and hold positions in policy or service organizations.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

College Teaching Enhancement

Qualitative Research Methods

Knowledge Construction and Advanced Theory

Oral and Written Communication in Gerontology

Quantitative Methods and Statistics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 out of 4.00

Applicants for graduate study must have earned at least a 4-year U.S. equivalent Baccalaureate degree. Typically, 16 years of schooling with four years of full-time study at the university level, culminating with the award of a first or second degree. Applicants must submit their academic record/transcript at the time of application. The Graduate School accepts unofficial transcripts at the time of application and does not require third-party credential evaluations.

Applicants admitted to Miami University must have an official final transcript from the Baccalaureate institution, and all courses attended after.

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Tuition Fee

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International

13931 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 13931 USD per year during 120 months.
National

13931 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 13931 USD per year during 120 months.
In-State

13931 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13931 USD per year during 120 months.

Living costs for Oxford

1095 - 1807 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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