MASTER’S DEGREE (M.A.) IN GERONTOLOGY AT ULM
In 1987, the National Institute on Aging recognized ULM's excellence in aging by awarding
the university funds to develop the first Center on Aging in Louisiana.
Since that time, ULM has led the state in offering and developing coursework in Gerontology,
with the distinction of being the only university in Louisiana to offer the Master
of Arts in Gerontology, the first to offer the Certificate in Gerontology, as well
as being continuously recognized by the Louisiana Board of Regents for Higher Education
as a "Unique Area of Excellence."
Master’s degree in Gerontology at ULM is a 36-hour 100% online degree program consisting
of 21 hours of core courses and 15 hours of “concentration” courses. Students can
choose any one of the following SEVEN concentrations:
1. Long-term Care Administration
2. Program Administration
3. Health Care Management
4. Small Business Management
5. Grief Care Management
6. Mental Health
7. Aging Studies
Descriptions of courses included in each concentration can be looked up HERE.
Each concentration prepares students for a successful career in Gerontology. The
courses offered in these concentrations also prepare students to qualify for various
national certifications such as, geriatric care manager, case manager, and Grief and
Bereavement Coordinator. Additionally, students receive education and training in
launching small businesses relating to elder care services.
WHAT DO OUR GRADUATES SAY
“Gerontology is such a growing field in our world today. Earning a degree from ULM
is rewarding for myself as well as my future. I feel like the program ULM offers is
one of the best because of the information I learned from our aging society. With
the program being online it allowed me to work my full-time job and still pursue my
dreams of earning my Master’s degree. I will be able to have more job opportunities
because of the education I received at ULM. “
Miranda Weed, Fall 2017
