Program Description

Students learn about dementia, aging, and caregiving to empower caregivers and foster autonomy for older adults and persons with dementia. In response to the critical need for a competent workforce for the aging population, Texas State created the Master of Science (M.S.) in Dementia and Aging Studies program. The curriculum emphasizes knowledge of dementia, aging and the person-centered model of care. Graduates will make an immediate positive influence in their profession or be able to pursue further graduate studies leading toward research-related careers. Most will pursue advanced management and leadership opportunities in professional settings related to long-term care, hospices and hospitals, while others will develop new approaches to support persons living with dementia.

Admission Requirements

• A GPA of 3.0 is required. 
• baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university (Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a four-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree. In most cases, three-year degrees are not considered. 
• background course work: at least six hours of undergraduate sociology/social science courses related to aging or gerontology. (Two years of documented experience in the field of gerontology may be substituted for three or six hours of social science prerequisites).
• GRE not required

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5

Remarks:

• Official score reporting required
• Yearly tuition fee is given
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $33,740.