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M.S. Gerontology with Concentration in Administration
Designed for professionals and managers in long term care facilities, senior living facilities, home health agencies, hospices, and other health care providers to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for effective management of HSOs serving for the elderly.
Designed to provide individuals with in depth knowledge and skills needed to work with the elderly and/or develop or administer programs for the elderly or their caregivers. These positions may be in government, community-based agencies, and public or non-profit organizations.
Total Program: 36 semester hours
Core Courses: 12 semester hours
- GERO 500 Psychology of Aging (3)
- GERO 501 Professional Issues in Gerontology (3)
- GERO 502 Social and Cultural Aspects of Aging (3)
- GERO 503 Physiology of Aging (3)
Concentration: 18 semester hours
- GERO 595 Organizational Research Methods (3)
- GERO 598 Internship/Fieldwork (3)
Four of the following:
- GERO 504 Long-Term Care Administration (3)
- GERO 505 Fitness and Nutrition in Later Life (3)
- GERO 506 Housing Alternatives for the Elderly(3)
- GERO 507 Organization and Management of Older Adult Services (3)
- GERO 508 Economics of Aging (3)
- GERO 509 Geriatric Case Management (3)
- GERO 510 Marketing Services for the Elderly (3)
- GERO 511 Social Policy, Health and Aging (3)
- GERO 512 Managing Senior Services (3)
- GERO 513 Legal and Financial Issues in Aging (3)
Electives: 3 semester hours
Any of the required or elective courses in the other M.S. Gerontology concentrations.
Culminating Activity: 3 semester hours
- GERO 596 Graduate Seminar (3)
