Psychology and Applied Gerontology, Bachelor’s/Master’s Combined Program

Course Overview

This accelerated 4+1 program allows high-achieving undergraduate Psychology students to earn both a B.A. in Psychology and an M.S. in Applied Gerontology in just five years. By seamlessly integrating both curricula, students can save time and reduce the total cost of their education. The program is designed to efficiently prepare graduates for impactful careers supporting the aging population.

Key Program Highlights

• Earn two degrees (B.A. Psychology & M.S. Applied Gerontology) in an accelerated 5-year timeline
• Dual-count 12 credit hours of 500-level courses toward both undergraduate and graduate requirements
• Begin taking graduate-level courses after completing 75 undergraduate credit hours
• Flexible start with the option to begin the graduate portion in either the Fall or Spring semester
• Provides a direct pathway to a specialized, high-demand field in gerontology