Master of Science in Gerontology
About Us
The Gerontology Institute, founded in 1984, and the Department of Gerontology of the University of Massachusetts Boston comprise one of this country’s leading centers for the academic study of social gerontology. The Gerontology Institute has as its mission:
- to conduct social and economic research on aging;
- to provide public education on issues associated with aging;
- and to expand opportunities for older people to make productive contributions in aging services.
In addition, the Institute provides editorial leadership for the Journal of Aging and Social Policy, a peer-reviewed, quarterly journal.
The Institute is closely aligned with the University’s academic programs in gerontology. These include:
- The Ph.D. Program — Established in 1990, this program was the second of its kind nationally and the first on the east coast. It provides the University with national and international visibility.
- Bachelor’s Degree Program — This program helps students plan for an aging society by focusing on issues of aging, health, demographics, economics and policy.
- The Frank J. Manning Certificate Program — Established in 1980, this program is a vehicle for training elders and others to advocate effectively on behalf of elders and to influence state legislation.