Program Description

Demand has never been higher for professionals who specialize in gerontology. The Gerontology concentration brings focus to the study of aging and longevity. It is concerned with the psychological, sociological and behavioral aspects of the life course and lifespan.  Learn the skills you need to excel in a rewarding and growing field. 

Specific careers students have entered include:

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
• Local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
• Nursing
• Rehabilitation therapies
• Case management
• Marketing research firms
• Pharmaceutical corporations
• Architecture working on universal design

Admission Requirements

• Official academic transcripts and/or Foreign Academic Credential Evaluation (FACE)* for all foreign transcripts. Evaluations of foreign transcripts are accepted from any NACES or AICE member such as WES, IFCS, Scholaro, or SpanTran.
• Mercy College takes a holistic approach in reviewing each student’s application. In the admission decision, we review a student’s transcript and academic record, including the courses taken and the grades attained. Other factors considered include the written essay, letters of recommendation, leadership potential, extracurricular and service-related activities.
• We do not require ACT or SAT for international undergraduate students

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6

Remarks:

• Yearly tuition fee is given
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $38,406.