Gerontology (M.A.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2026 through summer 2027. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Program Courses | ||
| HSCI 550 | 3 | |
| HSCI 551 | ||
| HSCI 602 | ||
| HSCI 603 | ||
| HSCI 604 | ||
| HSCI 637 | ||
| HLTH 638 | ||
| HSCI 639 | ||
| HSCI 644 | ||
| HSCI 698 | 3 | |
| Gerontology Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Gerontology Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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Choose from HSCI 645, HSCI 646, or NUTR 647.
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 36 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 3.0 GPA
- No grades lower than B- may be applied to the degree
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Online Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| HSCI 550 | 3 | |
| HSCI 551 | 3 | |
| HSCI 639 | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| HSCI 602 | 3 | |
| HSCI 603 | 3 | |
| HSCI 604 | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Third Semester | ||
| HSCI 637 | 3 | |
| HSCI 638 | 3 | |
| Gerontology Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| HSCI 698 | 3 | |
| HSCI 644 | 3 | |
| Gerontology Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met