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Shape the Future of Aging with an MGS!
The MGS program started in 1977 and is among the oldest gerontology programs in the country. Graduates hold jobs in a range of public and private settings as program or facility administrators, planners, practitioners, researchers, advocates, and trainers.
New job opportunities for well-trained gerontologists are constantly emerging!
Contact Information
Leah Janssen, MGS, Ph.D.
Associate Director for Academic Program and Research Support
Upham Hall 386
100 Bishop Cir., Oxford, OH 45056
janseelm@MiamiOH.edu
513-529-8748
Jonathon Vivoda, MPH, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Studies, Research Fellow at Scripps Gerontology Center
Upham Hall 346
100 Bishop Cir., Oxford, OH 45056
vivodajm@MiamiOH.edu
513-529-4114
Curriculum and Courses
The courses you choose will open up a wealth of career opportunities — not lock you into one occupation. You’ll extend your education way beyond the classroom to every area of your life.
- GTY 602 Perspectives in Gerontology
- GTY 608 The Logic of Inquiry
- GTY 609 Qualitative Research Methods
- GTY 611 Linking Research and Practice
- GTY 641 Organizations and the Aging Enterprise
at miami, there’s something for everyone.
Admissions Requirements
Application requires the following:
- Transcripts from your previous university courses
- A statement of purpose
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- If applicable, English proficiency tests scores
- GRE is NOT required
Application deadline is Jan. 15
Students on Why Study Gerontology
Additional Opportunities
Graduate Assistantships (GAs)
The majority of our students are on Graduate Assistantships (GAs) that waive 100% of tuition, 33% of general fees, and out-of-state surcharges. GAs provide research and/or teaching support to faculty and researchers, which come with 9-month stipends (paid biweekly mid-August through mid-May):
MGS 9-month stipend is $22,066 – guaranteed for 2 years of funding. In exchange for the stipend, students serve as research or teaching assistants who work 18-20 hours per week.
Summer Internships
Summer internships are typically 10-12 weeks long, full-time positions.
Journal Articles
Opportunities to write/contribute on professional research reports and peer-reviewed publications.
Facts and Stats
of recent Master graduates entered an advanced degree program within 6 months of graduation
Miami University Data
of tutition waived for majority of students on Graduate Assistantships
Miami University Data
Small cohort sizes allow one-on-one faculty support with courses and work on research projects and independent studies together
Miami University Data
Admission and Funding
This is Where Your Journey to Miami University Begins
Learn what it means to be a graduate student at Miami University, where students prepare to go anywhere and be anything. We are here to guide you every step of the way as you prepare for admission, enrollment, and future success.