Meet the admissions standards of the University.
Have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better.
Apply online through CalState Apply. The Office of Graduate Admissions no longer accepts paper applications to graduate programs.
Two letters of recommendation from faculty and/or employers. These should be from individuals who know the candidate well and can address their potential for succeeding in graduate school. The letters do not have to be from faculty members at an academic institution, they can be from supervisors or others familiar with the candidate's work.
A current resume.
Statement of purpose to the SF State M.A. in Gerontology Program. This statement of purpose should describe the following information in a coherent essay (in no more than four pages, double-spaced):
Life experiences that have led you to an interest in gerontology
Background in gerontology, including any work or volunteer experience you might have
Areas of specific interests in the gerontology, including what has led you to these specific interests
Career and professional goals and aspiration
How the M. A. in Gerontology degree will be helpful and consistent with your career goals and aspirations
Why this is the right time in your career to come into a Gerontology program and seek the degree
Why the SF State M.A. in Gerontology degree program is a good fit for you and your career and professional goals
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