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Masters Degree in Gerontology
Courses and Outcomes
Courses available for Graduate Credit
| Biology of Aging Counseling the Aging Psychology of Aging Sociology of Adult Development and Aging Health Care and Aging Research Problems I Research Problems II Field Experience/Internship Families in Later Life Nutrition for the Elderly Leisure and Aging Death, Dying and Living |
Housing for the Elderly Issues in Health Care Administration Group Methods and Processes Counseling Theories and Techniques Theory and Practice of Reality Therapy Organizational Behavior Public Management Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation Public Personnel Administration The Social Context of Services to Older Adults |
Outcomes for MA Degree Recipients
The MA in Gerontology primarily prepares you for a career in the field
of aging services and/or research, such as a position with an Area Agency
on Aging, which oversees services in a multi-county region, or as a nursing
home or assisted living administrator, a (lucrative) field where there's
growing demand.
Some students, upon receiving the MA in Gerontology, decide upon a career
as a college or university professor, in which case they will apply to
PhD programs. The MA in Gerontology is a fine foundation for doctoral
work in various social science and human services fields.
Not Sure About a Masters Degree?
Why not try our new Graduate
Certificate in Gerontology? This 15 semester hour program
(5 courses) will help you decide whether to transfer into the Masters
Program or combine the Certificate with a non-Gerontology Masters Degree.
Even the Certificate in Gerontology, by itself, is viewed favorably by
employers.