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USI campus to reopen, classes resume, January 28

Change is never easy, and we know this is a challenging time as you navigate recent announcements affecting programs and operations at Oakland City University. We want you to know that your educational journey doesn’t have to pause.

At the University of Southern Indiana, we are fully committed to helping you transition seamlessly so you can stay on track with your education journey. We’ve designed this dedicated page specifically for you to explore our programs, access resources, learn about credit transfers and continue your education with minimal interruption.

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Gerontology at USI

"The nation is aging. By 2040, about one in five Americans will be age 65 or older, up from about one in eight in 2000." - Urban Institute, 2014

Undergraduate Curriculum

Bachelor of Science of Community and Public Health

Prepares students for careers dedicated to enhancing population health and well-being.

Bachelor of Science of Health Administration

63 or 66 credit hour major

Interdisciplinary Gerontology Minor

18 credit hour minor

Activity Professionals Certificate

10 credit hour certificate

Social Services Designee Certificate

15 credit-hour certificate

Administrator-in-Training (AIT)

1,040 hour residency

GERO 215: Global Aging

3 credit hour class

Bachelor of Science Kinesiology, Senior Fitness Concentration

63 credit hour major

Graduate Curriculum

Administrator-in-Training Graduate Certificate

1,040 residency with exam prep classes

Post Acute Care Graduate Certificate

12 credit hour certificate

Activity Professionals

10 credit hour certificate

Social Services Designee

15 credit hour certificate

Scholarships available for students in gerontology-related programs!

The University of Southern Indiana Foundation has received a $100,000 grant from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to fund scholarships for USI undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the Administrator-in-Training (AIT) residency program or any academic major, minor or certificate program offered in gerontology. 

Complete your AwardSpring application to determine your eligibility for this scholarship (and many more) in the upcoming academic year.

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