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  4. MS in Child and Family Studies in Family Gerontology Concentration

MS in Child and Family Studies in Family Gerontology Concentration

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Ohio University

Program Overview

This concentration focuses on aging within the context of families, more specifically the implications, support needs, and outcomes for adults and their family members as they age and the quality of their relationships across the life course. Child and Family Studies students who choose this concentration also will receive a graduate gerontology certificate to help them better prepare for careers advocating for and helping older adults and their family members

Program Key Stats

$35574 (Annual cost)



74 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A Completed Graduate Admissions Application and non refundable application fee, Official Academic Transcripts, Statement of Purpose, Resume/Vitae, Letters of recommendation, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL,Departmental supplemental material (e.g., portfolio, writing sample, personal statement), Copy of Passport ID page, Copy of any currently-held visa

Career Options

  • Students find employment in many areas of human services
  • including Child and family services
  • Adolescent group homes
  • Rehabilitation centers
  • Community programs for the developmentally disabled
  • Senior citizen centers and facilities
  • Family planning centers
  • Mental health agencies
  • Probation services
  • Emergency shelters

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