PhD in Gerontology

This online doctoral track in gerontology leadership offers a multidisciplinary approach to questions about aging. It is aimed at current supervisors and emerging leaders in the field. Students choose between a PhD, which emphasizes research methodology and the training of a social scientist, and an EdD, which focuses on applied gerontological leadership. Both are delivered entirely online for working professionals. Graduates are prepared for leadership in healthcare, senior living, government, nonprofits and academia, and may engage in research, teaching or service in academic and non-academic settings. The online design allows busy leaders to study without relocating. Admissions advisors can help applicants decide which pathway matches their professional aims, and the catalog lists the full requirements for both degrees. Prospective students can use the program page to request information, start an application or arrange a campus visit.