Gerontology

Programs:
Master of Professional Studies
Certificate Program

Master of Professional Studies in Gerontology

The Social Science Division offers a Master's degree in gerontology for students seeking a professional career in the field of aging. The program provides the student with the knowledge and skills needed to work with the elderly, to identify and obtain community resources and to design effective social support systems for the aged. Students who have obtained an undergraduate degree from a wide variety of disciplines are eligible for admission. The program is "applied" in nature and classes are scheduled to accommodate the working professional. More information can be obtained by calling (516) 287 8266 or 8267 and asking for Dr. Christopher Hayes.

Graduation Requirements

The Master's of Professional Studies in Gerontology requires 36 semester hours of graduate study including one field placement internship. After completing the required courses and electives, students are required to submit an integrated paper for the culminating experience.

Program Outline

Required Courses: Fifteen credits

GRT 500: Processes of Aging
GRT 502: Psychology of Aging (or 509)
GRT 507: Field Placement I
GRT 510: Seminar in Evaluation, Intervention and Screening Techniques
GRT 801: Integrated Paper: Capstone Course

Cluster 1: Six credits

Selections from the following:

GRT 504: Physiology of Aging
GRT 515: Practicum in Evaluation Screening
GRT 520: Health and Aging

Cluster 2: Six credits

Selections from the following:

GRT 505: Public Policy and Economics of Aging
GRT 506: Sociology of Aging
GRT 511: Seminar in Social Gerontology
GRT 525: Anthropology of Aging

Students elect one of two sub-specialty tracks.

Human Service Sub-specialty: Nine credits

Selections from the following:

GRT 508: Field Placement II
GRT 509: Seminar in Life Crisis and Adult Development
GRT 514: Practicum in Community and Public Resources
GRT 519: Educational Gerontology
GRT 523: Entrepreneurship in Gerontology
GRT 700: Special Topics in Gerontology
GRT 712: The Aged in the Community
GRT 713: Leadership Styles and Management Strategies
GRT 715: Promotion, Principles and Practices in Gerontology
GRT 858: Counseling Older Adults
GRT 859: Practicum in Counseling

Program Administration Sub-speciality: Nine credits

Selections from the following:

GRT 503: Applied Research
GRT 508: Field Placement II
GRT 512: Practicum in Environmental Design
GRT 514: Practicum in Community and Public Resources
GRT 517: Community Planning
GRT 519: Educational Gerontology
GRT 523: Entrepreneurship in Gerontology
GRT 700: Special Topics in Gerontology
GRT 705: Accounting for Government, Not-For-Profits, and Social Service Agencies
GRT 710: Administrative Principles and Practices in Gerontology
GRT 711: Long Term Care Administration
GRT 712: The Aged in the Community
GRT 713: Leadership Styles and Management Strategies
GRT 715: Promotion, Principles and Practices in Gerontology

Program Outline

Required Courses: 15 Credits
Cluster 1: 6 Credits
Cluster 2: 6 Credits
Subspeciality: 9 Credits
Total: 36 Credits

Certificate Program in Gerontology

The graduate program in Gerontology also offers a Certificate Program in Gerontology for students who do not want to pursue a full degree program. The student who wishes to complete a Certificate in Gerontology must take GRT 500 and any other four courses within the graduate Gerontology program. Students can contact Dr. Christopher Hayes at (516) 287 8266 or 8267 for additional information.