Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science: Gerontology

at Mercy University - Dobbs Ferry Campus

Modules:
 

• Social Psychology
• Computers Soc/Behv Sciences
• Perspectives on Aging
• Methodology Soc/Beh Sciences
• Internship Soc/Beh Sciences

• Applicants who completed 12+ credits at an American college or university in the U.S. or abroad with a cumulative GPA of a 2.0
• Applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) English B Standard Level (SL) and received a score of a 4 or better, or have an 80%/B average in English B HL/SL at the time of application

For International Students:

$22,100 per year.

As the aging population grows, graduates with a gerontology degree have obtained positions in academia, research, direct care, non-profits, governmental agencies, business, and product development. With a degree in aging, the possibilities are endless.  Specific careers students have entered include:
 

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
• Local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
• Nursing
• Rehabilitation therapies
• Case management
• Marketing research firms
• Pharmaceutical corporations
• Architecture working on universal design