What is the relationship between the MGS and the doctoral program?
The Ph.D. program builds upon the rich tradition established with the Master of Gerontological Studies (MGS) program. Although the MGS is offered as a professional degree, some of our MGS students will apply for admission to the Ph.D. in Social Geronotology. 6. What are the disciplinary backgrounds of the departmental faculty? Departmental faculty are trained in anthropology, demography, psychology, social welfare, social work, and sociology. 7. Who is eligible for admission to the doctoral program? Admission criteria include undergraduate and graduate grade point averages, performance on the general test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), a letter or statement describing career objectives and areas of interest in gerontology, an interview, and letters of recommendation. Applicants to the doctoral program may include those who have earned a B.A. and those who have already earned a master’s degree. Those entering with a bachelor’s degree are required to begin their studies by ful
