Academic Programs
Deadlines
Undergraduate application submission deadlines are as follows:* Fall Semester - August 1*
* Spring Semester - December 1
* Summer Semester - July 1
* The priority deadline for scholarship consideration for the fall semester is February 1.
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Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science in Gerontology
A multi-disciplinary four-year degree for students seeking careers in aging, pre-health, administration and wellness.
Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies: Gerontology Concentration
The Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies (BMS) is a flexible, individualized degree program designed especially for adults. The BMS is ideal for adults seeking degree completion or pursuing a college degree for the first time.
Undergraduate Certificate in Gerontology
An 18 credit hour program offered for students to complement an existing degree at the undergraduate level through course work and practical experience with older adults.
Minor in Gerontology
An 18 credit hour program ideal for students who may already have experience working with older adults or who are interested in gaining classroom knowledge.
Graduate Programs
PhD in Gerontology
An opportunity for students to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct research in order to generate new understanding of the aging process.
Master of Arts in Social Gerontology (non-thesis track)
A degree designed for practitioners already working with older adults or people aspiring to work with elders.
Master of Arts in Social Gerontology (thesis track)
A degree designed for practitioners who wish to gain additional insight from research in the field of aging and continuiting students.
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
An 18 credit hour program offered for students to complement an existing degree at the graduate level through course work and practical experience with older adults.
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology with a concentration in Interior Design
A cooperative program between University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Gerontology and University of Nebraska Lincoln (UNL) Interior Design. This program educates students about the built environment for older adults.
Dual Programming in Gerontology & Law
Available in collaboration with the UNL College of Law and the UNO Department of Gerontology.
Announcements
- Stop by the Dept. of Gerontology Dec. 10-13 for treats during Finals Week!
- Registration now open! March 19, 2019. Aging with Passion & Purpose.
- Participants Needed for Research Study on Exercise and Food Choices
- Aged 19-110 Needed for New Research Study - Compensation for Participation
- 2019 Spring Courses
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Contact Us
- Omaha
- 6001 Dodge Street, 211 CPACS
- Omaha, Nebraska 68182-0202
- UNO Phone: 402.554.2272
- UNO Fax: 402.554.2317
- Lincoln
- 901 N 17 St, 310 Nebraska Hall
- Lincoln, NE 68588-0562
- UNL Phone: 402.472.0754
- Department Email: unogero@unomaha.edu
College of Public Affairs and Community Service
- CPACS Units and Resources
- Division of Continuing Studies
- School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Department of Gerontology
- Goodrich Scholarship Program
- School of Public Administration/Aviation Institute/Emergency Management and Disaster Science
- Grace Abbott School of Social Work
- William Brennan Institute for Labor Studies
- Center for Public Affairs Research
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