Gerontology (M.S.)
Master of Science. Major in Gerontology.
General M.S. requirements apply.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GERO 5001 | Intro to Gerontology | 3 |
| GERO 5002 | Research Methods in Gerontology | 3 |
| GERO 5003 | Biological Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| GERO 5006 | Health Promotion & Preventive Care in Aging | 3 |
| GERO 5007 | Mental & Cognitive Health in Aging | 3 |
| GERO 5011 | Integrative Capstone I: Applied Research & Practice | 1 |
| GERO 5012 | The Ethics of Aging | 3 |
| GERO 5014 | Integrative Capstone II: Project Implementation & Evaluation | 2 |
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Community Engagement & Leisure Arts in Aging | ||
| Rural Health & Aging | ||
| Designing and Evaluating Programs for Aging Populations | ||
| Seminar on Aging in the Arts | ||
| Pharmacological Management for Older Adults | ||
| The Business of Geriatric Care Management | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Courses to total 30 credits for this degree
Student learning outcomes will include the following:
- Students will be able to identify and explain developmental perspectives associated with aging.
- Students will be able to compare and contrast biological and psychosocial aspects of aging and apply this knowledge in health and human service settings to have a positive impact on the health of older adults.
- Students will develop comprehensive and meaningful concepts, definitions, and measures for the well-being of older adults.
- Students will be able to critically analyze ethical and professional standards in gerontology.
- Students will demonstrate effective communication skills through their interactions with older adults and they will demonstrate knowledge of community resources related to the health and well-being of older adults.
- Students will develop a gerontological perspective through knowledge and self-reflection as achieved through class discussions and group assignments.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to collaborate with others to promote integrated approaches to aging. Achieved via class work, group projects, and capstone projects.
- Students will promote quality of life among older adults. They will also promote older individual’s strengths to maximize well-being, health, and mental health, including promoting engagement in the arts and the community.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the science of gerontology via class work on research methods and via writing projects that require integration of empirical literature. The capstone project may include a research project.