Online Aging Studies
A Master of Arts in Gerontology with a concentration in Aging Studies is a specialized
academic program designed to prepare individuals to work with the aging population,
for gerontology research &/or continuing into a doctorate degree. This 30-hour program
is designed to support, improve, and enhance the lives of the aging population.
Requirements for Aging Studies
Following are the courses for the program:
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Core Classes听
鈥� GERO 5010 - Biology for Aging
鈥� GERO 5012 - Social Gerontology听
鈥� GERO 5067 鈥� Program and Public Policy听
鈥� GERO 5095 鈥� Seminar in Gerontology (Capstone)听
鈥� GERO XXXX 鈥� Approved Elective
鈥� GERO XXXX 鈥� Approved Elective
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Concentration Classes
鈥� COMM 5001 鈥� Qualitative Research Methods听
鈥� COMM 5002 - Quantitative Research Methods
鈥� PSYC 5023 - Research Methods
鈥� GERO 5090 鈥� Internship in Gerontology
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Internship is a one semester (300 hours 鈥� 25 to 30 hours per week) to gain hands-on
experience.听 It is an opportunity for the student to develop technical skills, apply
classroom learning, observe the population for possible research topics, and transition
to the work environment.
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Gerontology