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Bachelor of Behavioral Science: Gerontology
- New York, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Behavioral science degree focused on ageing and older adults.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Behavioral Science: Gerontology can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
- Local Area Agencies on Aging
- Nursing
- Rehabilitation therapies
- Case management
- Marketing research
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Universal design architecture
Curriculum
- 120 credits: 60 general education
- 36 behavioral science major (4 required courses plus 8 electives) and 24 open electives. Gerontology courses: Perspectives on Aging
- Health Psychology
- Adult Development and Aging
- Medical Sociology
- And internship BHSC 399.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school completion with official transcripts
- Foreign transcripts need a course-by-course NACES/AICE credential evaluation (waived for some programmes
- Freshman
- Transfer evaluations differ)
- SAT/ACT optional (not mandatory for international undergraduates)
- Proof of funds for the I-20
- Nursing
- Music Production and Recording
- Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant and Veterinary Technology need supplemental documents.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion with official transcripts, Foreign transcripts need a course-by-course NACES/AICE credential evaluation (waived for some programmes, Freshman, Transfer evaluations differ), SAT/ACT optional (not mandatory for international undergraduates), Proof of funds for the I-20, Nursing, Music Production and Recording, Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant and Veterinary Technology need supplemental documents.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- PTE Academic 48
- Duolingo 105
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Credential Evaluation (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check requirements
- Admission is rolling and the I-20 documents are due at least 60 days before term start. Apply online through the institution's official application portal. Send official transcripts or a NACES/AICE credential evaluation
- English proof or waiver
- any supplemental documents (nursing
- Music production). SAT/ACT optional
- No interview listed. Pay the 400 USD enrollment deposit in the portal after admission. Submit I-20 documents with proof of funds
- Then apply for the F-1 visa. Attend International Student Orientation and submit MMR and meningitis records.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $27,443 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $40 USD |
| Deposit | $400 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Manhattan |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| Department | Behavioral Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International undergraduate merit awards may be available to eligible students, Check award terms and degree eligibility. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $27,443 USD per year. The application fee is $40 USD. The deposit is $400 USD. The estimated living cost is $24,505 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, PTE Academic 48, Duolingo 105.