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Master of Arts in Gerontology

University of Nebraska Omaha

USA,Nebraska

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 17,282/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

Aug 2025

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USA, Nebraska

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1908

Total Students: 15,328 +

Int. Students: 458 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

6001 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68182, United States

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Scholarships
Student Visa
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Master of Arts in Gerontology

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Gerontology is a degree program designed to help meet the educational needs of working professionals and those interested in research.

Two Degree Options

Thesis option: designed for those who wish to gain additional knowledge and insight from the research in the field of gerontology, to interpret the research critically, and who may wish to be prepared to conduct research on their own.

Non-thesis option: designed for practitioners currently working with older adults or aspire to work with elders in some capacity. The non-thesis track provides students with the necessary educational support to understand normal and abnormal age-related changes. The training will also allow students to design, implement, and evaluate programming for elders and their families.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
may 2025		Not Available
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 17,282 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Nebraska Omaha

CAD 13,400 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.