Program Prerequisites

• PY 101 - Introduction to Psychology *
• - or -  PY 202 - Survey of Human Growth and Development

Major Core

• GT 600 - Foundations of Gerontology
• GT 620 - Cultural and Social Issues in Aging
• GT 623 - Physical Aspects of Aging
• GT 630 - Psychology of Aging
• GT 650 - Effective Communication with the Elderly
• GT 700 - Fieldwork or Major Project

Electives

Choose four courses from the list below for a total of 12 semester hours of electives.

• HS 550 - Global Health Perspectives
• GT 645 - Aging in Place
• GT 660 - Aging and the Family
• GT 665 - Geriatric Pharmacotherapy
• GT 670 - Mediation Skills in Aging
• GT 690 - Death, Dying and Loss
• GT 702 - Ethics and Professional Orientation
• HC 717 - Healthcare Law and Ethics
• MG 729 - Management and Organizational Behavior
• BA 751 - Entrepreneurship

Total

Total Semester Hours Required for Degree:  30

Certificate Total

For students not wishing to obtain a master’s degree, a certificate in applied gerontology is available by completing 18 hours of coursework. Students will coordinate with their adviser to design a course of study to meet their needs.

Total Semester Hours Required for Certificate:  18