School of Aging Studies | College of Behavioral and Community Sciences | USF

Shaping the future of aging through research, education, and innovation

Academic Programs
Undergraduate Prog. Join our exciting major or minor
Masters Program Explore our Masters Program
Ph.D. Program Ph.D. In Aging Studies
Graduate Certificate Learn about non-degree program

Center Hospice Research

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The Center for Hospice, Palliative Care and End-of-Life Sudies

FPECA

FPECA

Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging

Age-Friendly Bulls

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Stories from across USF of students and faculty connecting with older adults in the community

Distinguished Lecturers

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The Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging sponsors events, such as distinguished lectureships

Research

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The School of Aging Studies conducts significant research on applied aging.

Online 26-Hour Assisted Living Facility Program

Our online 26-hour ALF Core Training meets the Florida state requirement, includes instructor support, and prepares you for the ALF administrator exam.

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Program Spotlight

The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration prepares students for administrative careers in a variety of health care settings.

Learn more about USF's Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration 

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Calendar

  1. Veterans Day holiday

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  2. Thanksgiving holiday

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  3. School of Aging Studies End-of-Life Center Meeting

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  4. Fall Commencement

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News

Faculty and staff join together at the CBCS Fall 2026 Assembly

CBCS celebrates faculty tenure and promotions

10/23/26 — Two faculty members received promotions to associate professor, while 12 faculty members earned instructional faculty promotions across the college's departments and schools.

Natural disasters

Disaster risk starts long before disaster strikes

09/29/26 — For older adults, no disaster is simple. Repeated hurricanes, floods, wildfires and heat waves can combine with chronic illness, limited mobility, weak social support and strained care systems to create risks greater than any one factor alone.

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