Program Description

The graduate programs at the Erickson School of Aging Studies provide integrated, interdisciplinary professional training for leaders in the growing longevity economy. Graduates will meet a growing workforce need for leaders with professional education to serve in management positions in public, private, and non-profit/advocacy organizations providing services to older adults.

The Erickson School of Aging Studies’ goal is to prepare graduates to apply this integrated perspective in leadership positions in a broad array of aging services organizations from government agencies/organizations and advocacy/non-profit groups to a variety of positions in the for-profit business arena.

Degrees Offered: M.A. in Management of Aging Services
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Principles of Management of Aging Services
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Senior Housing Administration
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Management of Dementia Care Services

Tracks/Concentrations:  N/A

Department:  Erickson School of Aging Studies

Part-Time or Full-Time:  Full-time, part-time

Online or On Campus:  On Campus, Online, and Hybrid

Accelerated Program

Admissions Requirements

Additional letters of reference and professional resume required

Term of Admission: Fall and Spring

Fall Admission Deadline: June 1

Spring Admission Deadline: December 1

Contact Us

Main Contact Info:  443-543-5607

Graduate Program Director:

Melissa Roane, 443-543-5623, melissar@umbc.edu