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– Hit enter to search or ESC to closesearch Menu AboutOur mission to promote healthy aging for diverse people, communities and societies is more vital than ever. Our School Overview History Leadership Partnerships Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Honors and Awards Board of Councilors Our Field Overview What is Gerontology? Gerontology Careers Our Gerontology Expertise Our Impact Our Building Overview Andrus Gerontology Center Sophie Davis Art Gallery Facilities School Resources Administrative Staff Gerontology Directory Employee Resources Faculty & Staff Portal Jobs at USC Leonard Davis Contact Us Admission Admission Our students come from around the world and from many walks of life, and they’re all here for unique, important reasons. 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Undergraduate Programs Human Development and Aging (BS) Lifespan Health (BS) Minor in Gerontology: Individuals, Societies, and Aging Minor in Gerontology: Science, Health, and Aging Minor in Geroscience Master’s Programs Aging Services Management (MA) Applied Technology and Aging (MS) Gerontology (MS) Gerontology (MA) Long Term Care Administration (MA) Medical Gerontology (MA) Senior Living Hospitality (MA) Specialized Master’s Programs – Master’s Programs in Nutrition Foodservice Management and Dietetics (MA) Nutrition, Healthspan and Longevity (MS) Lifespan, Nutrition and Dietetics (MS) Nutritional Science (MS) Additional Programs Graduate Certificate in Gerontology Doctorate of Longevity Arts and Sciences Professional Education – PhD Programs PhD in Gerontology PhD in Geroscience Academic Resources Academic Advisement Career Development Advisement FAQs Online Education Students Students Students of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology share a deep compassion, an inspiring enthusiasm and a vision of an improved quality of life for older adults. 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Leaders in improving health and wellbeing for all ages. Explore our programs How to apply A Legacy of Excellence Rooted in a world-class research university and located in one of the most vibrant cities on earth, the USC Leonard Davis School is a global pioneer in gerontology education, research, policy and service. Founded in 1975, we are the world’s first, largest and most renowned educational institution on aging. Through discovery, advocacy and leadership, our faculty, students and alumni are creating the future of aging – and living – well. Learn more Solutions Start Here USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology faculty are at the forefront of their fields and are behind scientific breakthroughs that benefit older adults around the world. They drive innovations in genetic research and big data analytics to unlock better treatment and prevention for age-related diseases, explore digital technologies that can support independence, social connection and health, and advance understanding of how to improve living environments for people of all ages. Learn more A Difference You Can Count On By the Numbers 20 million in yearly federal research funding 3000 alumni making a global impact 26 world’s largest selection of gerontology programs 11 current and former faculty members ranked among world’s top 1% of cited scientists Learn more Explore our Programs Undergraduate Programs Master’s Programs Specialized Master’s Programs PhD Programs Graduate Certificate in Gerontology Doctorate in Longevity Arts and Sciences Professional Education Online Education Recent News Explore Topics Categories Select Category Academics Alumni Alzheimer’s and Dementia Careers in Aging Caregiving Community Service Courses COVID-19 Demography Diversity Elder Abuse Environment Events Faculty Fasting Featured Giving Health and Wellness Honors and Awards Housing In Memoriam In the News Intergenerational Internships Lifespan Health Media Advisory Mitochondria Nutrition Podcast Policy Pop Culture Q&A Research School Culture Student Profile Students Study Abroad Technology Viewpoints Featured Research and Expertise School News People Magazine In the Media Filter Featured Celebrating the USC Leonard Davis Class of 2024 This year’s graduating class is the largest in the school’s history, with more than 200 students from throughout the U.S. and world. Filter Featured Mentorship, hard work fuels transformation from shy and terrified” lab newcomer to award-winning scientist Master of Science in Gerontology Readies Student for Career in Global Public Health and Research People with Rare Longevity Mutation May Also Be Protected from Cardiovascular Disease Study: direct-to-patient educational material helps older adults reduce their benzodiazepine use Filter Caregiving Nutrition Research People with Rare Longevity Mutation May Also Be Protected from Cardiovascular Disease Study: direct-to-patient educational material helps older adults reduce their benzodiazepine use Helping USC Eat Healthy, One Choice at a Time Study: Newly Discovered Beneficial Mutation in Mitochondrial DNA Appears to Help Alzheimer’s Gene Carriers Live Longer, Stay Sharper and Represents a New Direction in Drug Discovery Filter Academics Courses Events Honors and Awards School Culture Students Study Abroad Celebrating the USC Leonard Davis Class of 2024 Mentorship, hard work fuels transformation from shy and terrified” lab newcomer to award-winning scientist Master of Science in Gerontology Readies Student for Career in Global Public Health and Research Pinchas Cohen named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Filter Alumni Faculty Internships Q&A Student Profile Students Celebrating the USC Leonard Davis Class of 2024 Mentorship, hard work fuels transformation from shy and terrified” lab newcomer to award-winning scientist Master of Science in Gerontology Readies Student for Career in Global Public Health and Research USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology PhD Student Awarded Prestigious NSF Fellowship Vitality Fall Winter 2023-2024 Read the issue Vitality Fall 2022 Read the issue Vitality Fall 2021 Read the issue Vitality Fall 2020 Read the issue May 3, 2024 Tackling the Happiness Problem Plaguing Young Americans (Next Avenue) May 1, 2024 Rare type of dwarfism could hold the key to a longer life, scientists claim (Daily Mail) May 1, 2024 Rare genetic condition may offer protection from heart disease (Earth.com) May 1, 2024 Rare Longevity Mutation Linked to Unexpected Cardiovascular Benefits (SciTechDaily) Stay Connected Subscribe to our...