MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Welcome to UMBC’s Erickson School, where we’re preparing leaders for the 21st century who will change the world of aging. I’m excited to announce the launch of the School’s Master’s in the Management of Aging Services, completing the core elements for our undergraduate and graduate programs integrating aging, management and policy.

With 40 majors and 200 students enrolled our first year, the Erickson School ranks among UMBC’s most successful program launches. We aim to double our majors this year. Generous scholarship and internship opportunities are available to support academic and career development. Please click here for more information on this exciting undergraduate program.

In addition to outstanding visiting, affiliated and adjunct faculty and executive education fellows, three world class educational leaders recently joined our school: Drs., William Fulmer, Judah Ronch, and Bill Thomas. They are leading development of the new master’s program, designing an interdisciplinary curriculum for professionals in today’s growing array of aging-related services.

We’re excited to expand the Erickson School’s Executive Education offerings with three new certificates in our Seniors Housing and Care programs: Leadership, Finance and Marketing and Sales. Visit our Executive Education website to view other exciting new offerings, including courses on service excellence and culture, global aging and the future of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.

The Erickson School Center for Aging Studies recently garnered two new projects funded by the National Institute on Aging, beginning July 1: Stigma and Cultural Context of Residential Settings for the Elderly and Physician Care in Assisted Living. The Center has attracted over $10 million in research grants in the past five years.

The combined programs and activities of the Erickson School connect education, policy and research with “real world” challenges and opportunities. In pursuing our goals we seek to benefit society through improving the lives of older adults.