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Yes, there are associate, bachelor's, and I believe master's degree in Gerontology.
School of Social Work at the University of Southern California offers a Master of Social Work and Doctor of Philosophy to you, with various concentrations and sub-concentration, which can be selected. The program also offers a dual degree, which can make students to get a degree in Business Administration, Gerontology, Jewish Communal Service, Law, or Public Administration with a Master of Social Work.
Yes you can. My bachelor's degree is in psychology with a collateral program in gerontology. However, my master's degree is in organizational management. Thus, it can be done.
While there is no school specifically meant for the sole pursuit of a gerontology degree, the University of Nebraska does have a gerontology degree available.
You can do quite a few things with a gerontology degree. Those with this degree can pursue jobs with assisted living facilities, gerontological research, senior recreation, and the like.
Yes you can. Many individuals take their master's degree in a field unrelated to their bachelor's degree. My bachelor's degree is in psychology with a collateral program in gerontology. However, my master's degree is in organizational management. You just have to inquire about any prerequisite coursework needed (if any).
It is a possibility. Many positions will just say. "master's degree required" which means any master's degree.
Yes you can. Many individuals take a master's degree in a field unrelated to their bachelor's degree. My bachelor's degree is in psychology with a collateral program in gerontology. However, my master's is in organizational management. Thus, you will just have to inquire about any prerequisite coursework required for the specific program of study in psychology (if any). If you have not completed any prerequisite coursework, you may have to complete that work at the undergraduate level first before being admitted.
Yes you can. Many individuals take a master's degree in an unrelated field particular to their undergaduate degree. My undergraduate degree is in psychology with a collateral program in gerontology. However, my master's degree is in organizational management. You will have to inquire about the prerequisite coursework required to enter the program of study (if any). If you have not completed the required prerequisites, you may have to complete them at the undergraduate level first.
The difference between a bachelor degree and a Masters degree in social work is to years of college. The master degree is usually only obtained after six years of school.
There are several schools in NC offering Gerontology Degrees. One of these schools is the University of North Carolina.
Yes you can. Many individuals take a master's degree in a different field than what they took their bachelor's degree in. My bachelor's degree is in psychology with a collateral program in gerontology. However, my master's degree is in organizational management. You will need to contact the colleges and universities that offer your intended major and inquire about any prerequisite coursework required (if any). If you have not completed any required prerequisite coursework, you may have to complete that coursework at the undergraduate level first.