Academic Programs

Our program studies the human life span by exploring the biological, psychological, sociological, political, medical and business dimensions of adult life. The curriculum is aimed at equipping future professionals in the field of aging with the specific skills and knowledge necessary to respond effectively to the needs of an aging population. With a distinguished faculty representing various disciplines, the School is able to offer students a wide range of scientific and professional gerontology courses. Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in Gerontology as well as a Graduate Level Certificate, can be obtained from the Davis School.

A pioneer in distance learning education, the USC Davis School is proud to announce that all courses in our residential programs are now available over the internet. Just as those enrolled in our online Master of Arts in Gerontology and online Master of Arts in Long Term Care Administration programs benefit from the added convenience of attending classes on their own time, this new offering now provides on-site students the expediency of access to the web and more opportunities than ever before to develop close relationships with gerontology faculty, a longtime signature of the USC Davis School's academic experience.     

The Bachelor of Science in Gerontology currently has two tracks: the Social Science Track, leading to careers in community and social service organizations, and the Health Science Track, which is preparation for professional programs such as Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dentistry.

The Master of Science in Gerontology prepares graduates for a wide variety of roles in community agencies, the business world, and state, local and federal agencies. Dual Master’s Degrees are also available with Social Work, Public Administration, Business Administration, Jewish Communal Services, and Urban and Regional Planning.