Program in Gerontology

Overview

The University of Kansas / Program in Gerontology is located in Lawrence, KS, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Admissions

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

85

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	December 1st	December 1st	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE
Doctoral Degree Requirements	3 letters of recommendation; resume; personal statement; transcripts; list of all courses taken in relevant areas such as sociology, psychology, human development, social welfare, biology, and health services

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	January 15
Types of financial support available	Traineership Graduate Assistantships

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Communication and aging, work and retirement, cognitive aging, dementia, environmental gerontology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 3090 Dole Human Development Center
1000 Sunnyside Avenue
Lawrence, KS  66045
United States

Contact Tamara Baker
Director
Email: tbakerthomas@ku.edu
Phone: 785-864-6528

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