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Gerontology
General
Program Title
Gerontology
Degree Designation
MS
Award Type
Masters
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
A Master of Science in Gerontology prepares graduates to assume professional leadership roles in the delivery of service to older people and their support networks, in the planning of services, in the administration of services, and in the training and instruction of older people and service providers.
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
Bachelors Degree
Required GPA for graduation
3
Number of credits in program
36
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Synthesize and apply gerontological frameworks (e.g., social theories of aging, life course perspective) to examine human development and aging.
Outcome
Synthesize and apply biological theory and science to understand the processes of aging, including health, longevity and diversity in the physical experience of aging.
Outcome
Synthesize and apply psychological and sociological theories and science to understand adaptation, stability and change in aging, as well to understand heterogeneity, inequality and context of aging.
Outcome
Develop comprehensive and meaningful concepts, definitions and measures for well-being of older adults and their families, grounded in Humanities and Arts.
Outcome
Distinguish and apply factors related to aging outcomes, both intrinsic and contextual, through critical thinking and empirical research.
Outcome
Demonstrate awareness of professional opportunities in gerontology, skills to communicate with and advocate for older persons in personal and public settings, and an understanding of gerontological ethics, including: ethical questions of practice, research, advocacy, and policy; and proper professional conduct, complexities of working with a diverse population.
Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans
Major Code
5326
Program Code
7500