Program Overview Management of Aging Services M.A.

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Why Earn Your Certificate in Management of Aging Services?

Expand your professional skills and learn about management in aging services with a certificate from UMBC.

Build a more inclusive future for people of all ages.

As technological and medical advancements increase our longevity, we must prepare holistic solutions that can help sustain our society, environment, and institutions, as well as ensure older adults live optimal lives.

The Principles in the Management of Aging Services certificate program provides you with the necessary tools and strategies to help create a more renewable and equitable future.

You’ll learn what optimal aging looks like in families and communities and gain management-level knowledge of this growing industry. Upon completion of this certificate, you’ll have the ability to employ best practices in the aging services field, develop policies that will have a lasting effect on the aging population, and recognize opportunities to take action.

At a Glance

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What Are My Career Options Studying Management of Aging Services?

Learn about the longevity economy and the future of aging populations.

Our certificate program helps you understand the needs and demands of older adults and the long-term effects their longevity has on our society. Designed for working professionals, the certificate consists of four core courses that can be completed online.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

UMBC works to provide students with adequate need-based funding.

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Review Management of Aging Services Certificate Requirements

Additional letters of reference and professional resume required

Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

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Contact Information

Management of Aging Services Program Contacts

Main Contact

443-543-5603
erickson@umbc.edu

Program Director

Dr. Lee Ann Ferguson
lfergus1@umbc.edu

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 410-455-2537

Request Help

Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

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