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As part of the UArizona Health Sciences Global and Online initiative, the 100% online Innovations in Aging programs were built in collaboration between the UArizona College of Public Health, Colleges of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, and College of Nursing, in partnership with Arizona Center on Aging. This fully online, interdisciplinary program will allow you to contribute to improving lives of older adults, learn new knowledge about the challenge and opportunities in developing a career in aging and provides knowledge that will allow you to pursue a doctoral degree in aging sciences and related fields.
The online Innovations in Aging Master’s program allows you to contribute to improving lives of older adults by (a) enhancing your knowledge about aging and aging research, (b) allowing you to join a community of scholars dedicated to expanding research and applying knowledge about aging, and (c) educating you about strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration and continued learning in the field of aging.
The program includes core courses which prepares you to take a culturally competent, ethical, humanistic, and interdisciplinary approach to addressing the unique needs of the aging population. Also included are courses focused on different aging perspectives with an understanding of bias, equity, and innovations in aging and research methods appropriate for conducting research about aging. The curriculum is in alignment with the Association of Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) standards and will provide you with the coursework and experience needed to apply for professional certification through the National Association of Professional Gerontologists (NAPG).
NOTE: The Innovations in Aging master’s program is an online program. To select the Campus that best applies to you, please read the following carefully.
Questions? Please contact innovationsinaging@arizona.edu
Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs
The Graduate College sponsors several Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs (GIDPs) in addition to the many interdisciplinary possibilities available through regular graduate degree programs. GIDPs transcend departmental boundaries by facilitating cutting edge teaching and research at the nexus of traditional disciplines. The high value placed on interdisciplinary research and education is indicative of The University of Arizona's enthusiasm and commitment to fostering innovation and creativity among its faculty and students.
Graduate College/GIDP
University of Arizona - Main - Tucson
Arizona Online - Online
A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is a prerequisite for entering the MS program. A student may apply to the MS program prior to receiving his/her bachelor's degree, but must have received the degree prior to starting the program. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be accepted into the program.
Listed below are items that are required to complete this application for admission:
Personal Statement (up to 500 words) of Experience and Goals to address the following:
Diversity & Inclusion Statement (no more than 250 words)
Describe how you support diversity in aging studies/gerontology and how you would care for and support diverse populations within your chosen interest area (by describing a personal attribute, characteristic, culture, experience and/or behavior).
Resilience Statement (no more than 250 words): Optional
If you have not addressed this elsewhere in your application, please describe any obstacles you have had to overcome or failures you have experienced; how you showed resilience; and what you learned from the experience.
Letters of Recommendation: 2 required
Test scores for the GRE, the MCAT, or the DAT are optional and are not required for admissions. Applicants may choose to upload test results if they desire.
The Innovations in Aging MS Program does not provide financial aid; teaching and research assistantships are not available for this program and students are responsible for all expenses related to completion of their degree requirements. However, you may contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information about available financial aid resources or assistance. Financial Aid Site
Additionally, the Graduate College has Graduate Access Fellowships (https://grad.arizona.edu/gaf/) to which interested students may apply. Please visit their website for more information.
Domestic Applicants:
Fall
Priority - July 1
Secondary - August 15
Priority - November 18
Secondary - January 2
Priority - July 1
Secondary - August 15
Priority - November 18
Secondary - January 2
Application deadlines only apply if you are seeking admissions to the Graduate Certificate or MS in Innovations in Aging programs. If you meet the requirements to take graduate level courses and any associated pre-requisites, you may register for individual courses to use as electives in your major. You are advised to consult with your program coordinator or faculty advisor to confirm that the innovations in aging course will apply to your major. If you have questions about the courses or registration, contact the program coordinator.
International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.
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*For Spring 2023 and Fall 2023, this course requirement will be met by taking a research methods course approved by your faculty advisor. Some pre-approved courses are as follows:
Complete 6 credits of elective coursework (listed below under "Elective Coursework" section)
Additional courses from Colleges across UArizona will be included on this list as they are made available by departments.
To complete the Master of Science program, students must complete a final project (IIA 909) which requires students to propose an interdisciplinary intervention for addressing a current challenge or opportunity impacting older adults. The project is conducted under the supervision of a faculty advisor and a Master’s committee.
Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.