The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Human Services Health Care Aging program consists of 33 credit hours and provides insightful information about our aging population and how best to serve them. No previous health care experience or degree is required for the graduate program. Program coursework provides a comprehensive education to work with older adults and the challenges both older adults and society as a whole currently face or will confront in the future.

Students will learn:

• The various aging processes and accompanying challenges.
• The numerous laws and policies in place to protect older adults.
• The diverse spiritual practices prevalent in today’s society.
• The variety of service offerings and how to secure needed financial assistance.
• How to research and apply for grant funding for a program or project.
• How to protect vulnerable adults against abuse and fraud.
• How to market products and services to this growing population.