Gerontology
Degree: M.A., Graduate
Certificate
Coordinator: Dena Shenk
MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE IN GERONTOLOGY
The Master of Arts degree in Gerontology is designed to prepare graduates
with the knowledge and skills to serve the needs of older adults.
Additional Admission Requirements.
(1) Completion of at least one broad-based undergraduate course in Gerontology or completion of the Professional Development Program in Gerontology offered through the Office of Continuing Education, Extension and Summer Sessions.
(2) Review by the Gerontology Graduate Admissions
Committee and recommendation to the Dean of the
Degree Requirements. The M.A. degree program in Gerontology requires a minimum of 36 semester hours including 21 hours in required core courses:
|
GRNT 6600 |
Current Issues in Gerontology (3G) |
|
SOCY 6130 |
Sociology of Aging (3G) |
|
PSYC 6124 |
Psychology of Aging (3G) |
|
NURS 6275 |
Health Promotion and Wellness for Older Adults (3G) |
|
GRNT 6201 |
Research and Methods in Aging I (3G) |
|
GRNT 6202 |
Research and Methods in Aging II (3G) |
|
GRNT 6400 |
Practicum (3G) |
Students who select the Thesis Option complete GRNT 6999. Master of Arts Thesis (6G) and 9 hours of electives/concentration chosen with advice and approval of the academic adviser.
Students who select the Non-Thesis Option complete a project in
conjunction with GRNT 6201 and 6202 and 15 hours of electives/concentration
chosen with advice and approval of the academic adviser.
Concentrations. Elective courses may be
selected in consultation with the academic adviser to complete one of the
following concentrations:
Generalist: Students selecting courses from this concentration will likely include those working in or preparing for careers in social service policy and programs for older adults.
|
ANTH |
6132 |
Culture, Health & Aging (3G) |
|
GRNT |
4250 |
Aging Programs (3) (3G) |
|
GRNT |
4260 |
Women and Aging (3) (3G) OR |
|
WMST |
4260 |
Women and Aging (3) (3G) |
|
NURS |
6276 |
Common Illnesses Associated with Older Adulthood (3G) |
|
SOCY |
4150 |
Older Individual and Society (3) (3G) |
|
SOWK |
4100 |
Ethnicity and Aging (3) (3G) |
|
SOWK |
4101 |
Social Work Practice with the Elderly (3) (3G) |
Planning and Administration: This selection of courses will best meet the needs of those planning to direct programs for older adults or to administer programs including long-term care facilities.
|
GRNT |
4250 |
Aging Policy and Programs(3) (3G) |
|
GRNT |
6210 |
Aging and Public Policy (3G) OR |
|
MPAD |
6210 |
Aging and Public Policy (3G) |
|
GRNT |
6211 |
Administration of Aging Programs (3G) |
|
MPAD |
6211 |
Administration of Aging Programs (3G) |
|
MPAD |
6128 |
Public Policy Analysis & Program Evaluation (3G) |
|
MPAD |
6172 |
Administration of the Health Care System in the |
|
NURS |
6115 |
Health Planning in the Health Care System (3G) |
Additional electives include:
|
GRNT 4050 |
Topics in Gerontology (1-4) (1G-4G) |
|
GRNT 6800 |
Independent Research Study (3G) |
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN GERONTOLOGY
The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology is designed to meet the need for
graduate education in Gerontology of those who already have a graduate degree
in another field or those completing a graduate degree in another field who are
interested in working with older adults.
Admission. Students are admitted to the
Requirements. A minimum of 15 semester hours with a 3.0 GPA in certificate courses as follows:
GRNT 6600 Current Issues in Gerontology (3G)
Primary Electives. Choose 2 or 3 of the following:
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PSYC 6124 |
Psychology of Aging (3G) |
|
SOCY 6130 |
Sociology of Aging (3G) |
|
NURS 6275 |
Health Promotion and Wellness For Older Adults (3G) |
Secondary Electives. Choose 1 or 2 of the following:
|
GRNT |
4050 |
Topics in Gerontology (1-4) (1G-4G) |
|
GRNT |
4250 |
Aging Policy and Programs (3) (3G) |
|
GRNT |
6210 |
Aging and Public Policy (3G) OR |
|
MPAD |
6210 |
Aging and Public Policy (3G) |
|
GRNT |
6211 |
Administration of Aging Programs (3G) OR |
|
MPAD |
6211 |
Administration of Aging Programs (3G) |
|
MPAD |
6218 |
Public Policy Analysis & Program Evaluation (3G) |
|
NURS |
6115 |
Health Planning in the Health Care System (3G) |
|
SOCY |
4134 |
Families and Aging (3) (3G) |
(Secondary electives may also be chosen from other appropriate courses with the approval of the Gerontology Coordinator.)
Transfer credit is not accepted toward a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology. All requirements must be completed within four years from enrollment in the first certificate course.
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