A four-year baccalaureate degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university. Applicants must submit a completed application, including a personal statement, application fee, all college and/or university transcripts, and at least three letters of recommendation—preferably one of which is from an academic source and one from a work supervisor. Applicants must meet the minimum academic and professional compatibility criteria established by the program. A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants with lower grade point averages will be considered if the last 45-quarter credits (30 semester units) of non-field practica coursework shows significant improvement or if they have additional attributes that demonstrate preparedness and an appropriate fit for graduate education in the area of Gerontology. Work and volunteer experiences must be verified by employer/supervisor statements on official agency stationery.
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A minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 (internet-based) or 550 (paper-based) is required.
The minimum required score for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is 6.5