Aging Services
Graduate ProgramsWhy Study Aging Services?
Learn how to improve society by enhancing the lives of older adults through a unique interdisciplinary program.
The Aging Studies program at UMBC is the only one of its kind in the country to combine business management, public policy, and the study of human aging. It was designed to meet the real-world demand for educated, innovative leaders in the longevity market, and the curriculum includes all aspects of aging services, especially how to expand opportunities for individuals in the longevity economy. The undergraduate degree prepares students for entry-level professional positions in the management of aging services by combining public policy, healthcare management, law, financial services, real estate, consumer technology, and product design. The graduate program will give you a holistic set of skills and knowledge that integrates aging, management, and policy as well as leadership techniques, management fundamentals, understanding of individual human aging and the societal implications of aging, and research opportunities.
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Master of Arts in Management of Aging Services
The graduate programs at the Erickson School of Aging Studies provide integrated, interdisciplinary professional training for leaders in the growing longevity economy. Graduates will meet a growing workforce need for leaders with professional education to serve in management positions in public, private, and non-profit/advocacy organizations providing services to older adults.
VIEW Master of Arts DETAILS →Certificate in Dementia Care Services
The graduate programs at the Erickson School of Aging Studies provide integrated, interdisciplinary professional training for leaders in the growing longevity economy. Graduates will meet a growing workforce need for leaders with professional education to serve in management positions in public, private, and non-profit/advocacy organizations providing services to older adults.
VIEW Certificate DETAILS →Certificate in Management of Aging Services
Expand your professional skills and learn about management in aging services with a certificate from UMBC.
VIEW Certificate DETAILS →Certificate in Senior Housing Administration
The graduate programs at the Erickson School of Aging Studies provide integrated, interdisciplinary professional training for leaders in the growing longevity economy. Graduates will meet a growing workforce need for leaders with professional education to serve in management positions in public, private, and non-profit/advocacy organizations providing services to older adults.
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UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
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Aging Services Program Contacts
Main Contact
443-543-5603
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Program Director
Dr. Lee Ann Ferguson
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