Master of Science in Gerontology

University Requirements for Admission 

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
• Submission of the formal application form through Cal State Apply
• Submission of academic transcripts within one month of Cal State Apply application submission.

MSG Requirements for Admission

In addition to submitting your university application, you must also submit a separate application packet specifically for the MSG program. Please email this packet directly to the Aging Studies Academic Program at AgingStudies@Fullerton.edu 

 

Department Application Materials Include:

1. Bachelor’s degree in gerontology or in a related field with an undergraduate minor, certificate, or emphasis in gerontology, or the equivalent.
   
   1. In the absence of these, the applicant must have 12 units of upper-division coursework in gerontology, or their equivalent, and have completed a statistics course.
   2. Grade-point average of at least 3.0 in gerontology-related coursework
2. Application for the Master of Science in Gerontology Program
   
   1. Download the MSG Application
3. Written Critical Thinking Assessment
   1. Download the Critical Thinking Article 
   2. Download the Critical Thinking Assessment
4. Three (3) letters of Recommendation
   1. And three (3) letters of recommendation forms
   2. Download the Letter of Recommendation Form
      
      Note:
      Academic Letters of Recommendation are preferred, but letters indicating experience in the field of Gerontology are also accepted. Letters may be submitted by email to AgingStudies@Fullerton.edu, and they must come from the professional email address of the writer. 
      
      In addition to the Letters of Recommendation, we also require a letter of recommendation form. This form is to be filled out by the recommender and included with the Letter of Recommendation.
5. Personal Statement (Letter from the student stating professional objectives)
6. A copy of your admission application from the Cal State Apply website
7. Copies of unofficial transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
8. Interview

 

The following factors will also be taken into consideration:

• Previous paid or volunteer experience in working with older adults
• Research experience.

Applicants who have minimal deficiencies in these requirements, but who are otherwise highly qualified, may be admitted with Conditionally Classified standing, with provisions made to remove deficiencies prior to the granting of Classified Standing.

Use this checklist to ensure that you are meeting all requirements: MSG Application Checklist