The Erickson School at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County will launch a new Master of Arts in the Management of Aging Services (MAgS) this fall, completing the core elements for its undergraduate, graduate and executive education programs integrating aging, management and policy.

The Erickson School grew from a unique partnership between two visionaries, John C. Erickson, Founder and Chairman of Erickson Retirement Communities, and UMBC President Freeman A. Hrabowski, III. They recognized that a public research university with a strong emphasis on public policy —  as well as one of the nation’s largest gerontology doctoral programs — was an ideal home for a school intended to touchevery phase of aging in America.

The school was launched in 2004 with a $5 million gift from the Erickson Foundation, creating a unique institution integrating aging, management, and policy in each of its programs, with a strong emphasis on preparing leaders for the 21st century. Current offerings include:

• B.A. in the Management of Aging Services
• M.A. in the Management of Aging Services
• Executive Education and Professional Certificate Programs in Seniors Housing & Care

Through a federally-funded center, the School also conducts intensive research to address the pressing practical and policy issues of our nation’s rapidly growing aging population. In addition, students are connected to real world concerns through direct partnerships and experiential learning, and are prepared to use their education to make a difference in the lives of older people.

To learn more, visit www.erickson.umbc.edu, or call 442-543-5622. [Return to top]