Gerontological social work Courses

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Courses

Delivery of this program is 100% online: no campus visits are required.

Successful completion of the program requires 12 credit hours. Courses are 3 credit hours each, unless stated otherwise.

Course planner

The chart below shows the courses that are traditionally offered. You will work closely with your advisor on all elective course selection decisions. The University reserves the right to change or cancel courses as needed.

Nondegree-seeking enrollment

Prior to acceptance into the program, you may enroll in up to 6 credit hours as a nondegree-seeking (in some cases, post-baccalaureate) student. Enrollment does not guarantee acceptance. Learn more about nondegree-seeking university student admissions.

State authorization

States require that the University of Missouri-Columbia be authorized to deliver university-level distance/online education to their residents. Each state handles this process differently.

Please see our state authorization page for more information.

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Students residing in all states are eligible to enroll in this program.

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This program is administered by the School of Social Work