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Degree Offered
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Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Gerontology is a multi-disciplinary
program designed to provide both breadth and depth in
the study of aging. By design, the program is part-time
with courses offered in the evening or on Saturdays.
Most students find that taking one class per term and
extending their program over four or five years allows
them to best balance work, family and studies. It is,
however, possible for a student to complete the program
in three to four years by enrolling in two courses per
semester after completing PSYC-AGED 401, and by completing
their internship and thesis while continuing to take
classes.
Admission Requirements
Students must fulfill the general requirements for admission
to the Graduate College. In addition:
Students seeking admission to the M.A. in Gerontology
program must have completed 15 undergraduate credits
in the social sciences (anthropology, psychology, political
science, sociology, etc.) In addition, applicants must
have completed one (3 credit) course in statistics.
If applicants meet all other requirements, the statistics
requirement may be fulfilled after conditional admission
to the Program. In this case they will be expected to
complete an undergraduate course in statistics before
being allowed to enter PSYC-AGED 408 Research Methods
and before filing for degree candidacy. The undergraduate
statistics course does not count toward the 36 hours
for the M.A. degree. Applicants should also submit a 2-3 page typewritten application essay and complete work/volunteer resume.
Degree Requirements
The required portion of the 36 credit program consists
of three parts: The classroom component consists of
seven required courses (21 credits), the experiential
component consists of an internship (3 credits) and
the capstone component involves a thesis (3 credits).
In addition to the internship, a practicum is required
for those students who do not have prior experience
in the field. The thesis may be in basic or applied
research or may be a theoretical integration of a topic
area.
The combination of required and elective courses prepares
graduates to assume positions of responsibility in direct
service, administration, social policy, and research
with, or on behalf of, older people.
Required Courses:
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Credit |
PSYC-AGED 401 Gerontology: An Overview |
3 cr.
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PSYC-AGED 402 Developmental Processes in Later Life |
3 cr.
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PSYC-AGED 403 Physiology of Aging |
3 cr.
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PSYC-AGED 408 Research Methods in Gerontology |
3 cr.
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PSYC-AGED 418 Public Policy and Aging |
3 cr.
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PSYC-AGED 420 Seminar in Proposal Writing |
3 cr.
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PSYC-AGED 426 Values, Decision-Making and the Elderly |
3 cr.
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| TOTAL |
21 cr.
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Required Field Experience:
| Courses |
Credit |
For those without previous experience in the field |
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PSYC-AGED 415 Practicum |
3 cr.
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PSYC-AGED 416 Internship |
3 cr.
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For those with demonstrated experience |
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PSYC-AGED 416 Internship |
3 cr.
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| TOTAL |
3-6 cr.
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Required Capstone Experience:
| Courses |
Credit |
PSYC-AGED 422 Thesis Seminar |
3 cr.
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Elective Courses: (6-9 cr.)
These electives may be courses from within the PSYC-AGED
curriculum or other departments such as Counseling,
Political Science, Human Resource Development or Business
and Management. See faculty advisor for listing of approved
electives.
Advisors
For further information on the program:
Gerontology
Website
Links to Gerontology Professional Societies
Gerontological Society of America
Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
National Council on Aging
American Society on Aging
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