Master of Science in Gerontology: Requirements

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS - Catalog prior to Fall 2019

The Master of Science in Gerontology requires 30 units of approved graduate work with a minimum of 21 units at the 500 level.

 

A. CORE COURSES (18 units)

  • Gerontology 500: Applied Gerontology/Professional Development (3)
  • Gerontology 501: Research Methods in Gerontology (3)
  • Gerontology 503: Aging and Public Policy (3)
  • Gerontology 507: Biopsychosocial Aging (3)
  • Gerontology 535: Evaluation and Program Planning (3)
  • Gerontology 595: Gerontology Internship (3)

 

B. ELECTIVES (9 units)

Electives are offered directly through the Gerontology Program or are cross-listed with other departments. Given that Gerontology is a multidisciplinary program, students are required to take, in addition to Gerontology-housed electives, electives from some of these other departments. Contact the   Gerontology Department AdvisorOpens in new window   or the Aging Studies Program Office   Opens in new window for more information regarding electives.

 

C. THESIS OR PROJECT OPTIONS (3 units)

In addition to the completion of coursework, you will be required to complete a culminating activity for the degree. You may choose either a thesis or a project.

  • Gerontology 597: Project (3)
  • Gerontology 598: Thesis (3)

Degree Requirements - Catalog Fall 2019 and Later

The Master of Science in Gerontology requires 30 units of approved graduate work with a minimum of 21 units at the 500 level.

 

A. CORE COURSES (15 units)

  • AGNG 500: Applied Gerontology/Professional Development (3)
  • AGNG 503: Aging and Public Policy (3)
  • AGNG 507: Biopsychosocial Aging (3)
  • AGNG 535: Evaluation and Program Planning (3)
  • AGNG 595: Gerontology Internship (3)

 

B. ELECTIVES (9 units)

  • AGNG 506: Economics of Aging (3)
  • AGNG 508: Social and Ethical Issues in Aging (3)
  • AGNG 526: Public Organizational Theory and Behavior (3)
  • AGNG 595: Gerontology Internship (3)
  • Related Fields (6 units)
    • Select with program coordinator's approval.

 

C. CUMULATING EXPERIENCE (6 units)

  • Gerontology 593: Research Methods in Gerontology, Project Development (3)
  • Gerontology 594: Research Methods in Gerontology, Completion of Master's Project(3)