Make a difference
Learn the issues and challenges of aging. Provide care and support for older adults. Coordinate their events and activities.
Degree options
Four-year
Review a sample degree plan that details your path to graduation.
Four-year for dual majors
Review this sample degree plan if you want to major in gerontology and another field.
Transfer
Ease your transfer process.
Minor
Earn a minor in gerontology.
Careers and Outcomes
Consider the options for lifetime success. A degree in gerontology provides a foundation for careers in education, social services, business and more.
Why study gerontology at Missouri State?
- You'll join a Program of Merit, designated by the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, and the only gerontology program approved by the Coordinating Board of Higher Education in Missouri.
- You will be prepared to work in a variety of industries serving the diverse, growing demographic of older adults.
- Our small, student-centered environment fosters valuable faculty-student mentorship.
- You can earn a double-major of gerontology and psychology with no additional coursework, increasing your marketability.
Helping you succeed
Make a smart investment in your future. Access financial aid and friendly support.
- Admission requirements
- Program requirements
- Scholarships and financial aid
- Transferring credit to Missouri State
Immersive academics
Get ready to meet your next mentor. You’ll be prepared, confident and ready for your career.