Department ActivitiesAcademic AdvisingStudent academic advising is a continuous process in the department. The principal graduate advisers are available for consultation throughout the academic year. Graduate students are required to consult with the department to establish a tentative plan of study. A master's degree program of study form, and a form appointing a supervisory committee, should be submitted at about the mid-point in the program. Students should leave their mail and e-mail addresses with the department so they can receive notifications concerning the class time table, new classes and other departmental news and opportunities.
Financial AssistanceStudents can receive financial assistance through various campus scholarships, loan programs, grants and the work-study program. Students who are interested should contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. In addition, a small number of graduate students may receive financial assistance through teaching and research assistantships offered by the department. These assistantships offer an important opportunity for students to develop their professional skills through teaching or research. Information on other sources of aid for graduate students can be found on the School of Graduate Studies Web site at http://sgs.umkc.edu/financial.asp.
The center, in conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences Continuing Education Division, administers graduate and undergraduate certificate programs in gerontology, fosters new course development and provides continuing education opportunities for the community and the region. The Center on Aging Studies has built on its position in the heartland of America with emphasis on issues of aging in rural areas. The center works closely with University of Missouri Extension throughout the state.
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