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Lead the Future of Aging in Gerontology – Ph.D.
The Social Gerontology, Ph.D. program encourages you to integrate knowledge and research methods from a range of behavioral and social sciences in your study of social gerontology.
Our program–the first in the state of Ohio, and among the first in the nation–builds scholars and educators who can meet the challenges, demands, and opportunities presented by global aging.
As a graduate of the doctoral program, you will be prepared to teach and conduct research in institutions of higher education, and hold positions in policy or service organizations.
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 609 Qualitative Research Methods
- GTY 702 Knowledge Construction and Advanced Theory
- GTY 705 Oral and Written Communication for Gerontologists
- GTY 708 Quantitative Methods and Statistics
- GTY 745 Sociology of Aging
Students on Why Study Gerontology
Scripps Gerontology Center
The PhD program is closely linked to the Scripps Gerontology Center which has a strong national and international network to help you get connected.
Facts and Stats
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):
PhD 9-month stipend is: $25,814 – guaranteed for 4 years of funding. In exchange for the stipend, students serve as research or teaching assistants who work 20 hours per week.
Ph.D. Students
Application Requirements
Applicants to the doctoral program generally have a bachelor’s degree and have earned or are in the process of completing a master’s degree. Individuals with a bachelor’s degree may apply to the Ph.D. program, but if accepted, are required to begin their studies by fulfilling the core requirements for the Master of Gerontological Studies (MGS) program (37 semester hours). Admission of individuals with only a bachelor’s degree into the Ph.D. program is highly competitive and relatively unusual.
Students are accepted into the doctoral program from a range of disciplines. For students who enter with a master’s degree from a discipline other than gerontology, the faculty will determine which master’s-level core courses must be taken as part of their doctoral studies.
Application Deadline is Dec. 1
- Transcripts from your previous university courses
- A statement of purpose
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- If applicable, English proficiency test scores
- GRE is NOT required
Admission and Funding
This is Where Your Journey to Miami University Begins
Explore what it means to be a graduate student at Miami University, where students prepare to go anywhere and everywhere. We’ll be here to help every step of the way as you prepare for college admission, enrollment, and success.
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Contact Us
Graduate Admission
513-529-GRAD (4723)
[email protected]
Scripps Gerontology Center
100 Bishop Circle
Oxford, OH 45056
Leah Janssen, MGS, Ph.D.
Associate Director for Academic Programs and Research Support at Scripps Gerontology Center
513-529-8748
[email protected]
Jonathon Vivoda, MPH, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Studies, and Research Fellow at Scripps Gerontology Center
513-529-4114
[email protected]