Requirements

The program requires 30 credit hours of coursework. Students will choose one of the following plans:

• A) Gerontology (12) + Electives (15) + Culminating Experience (3)
• B) Gerontology (12) + Long-Term Care Administration (6) + Electives (9) + Culminating Experience (3)

Most students who successfully complete the Long-Term Care Administration track will be eligible to sit for their specific state’s administrator licensing exam.

Core Courses (12 credit hours)

• GERON 772 - Adult Development and Aging Credits: 3
• GERON 775 - Advanced Diversity in the Aging Experience Credits: 3
• GERON 776 - Advanced Program Design, Implementation, & Evaluation in Gerontology Credits: 3
• GERON 777 - Advanced Policy & Advocacy in Gerontology Credits: 3

Long-Term Care Administration (6 credit hours)

• GERON 610 - Seminar in Long-Term Care Administration Credits: 3
• GERON 615 - Long-Term Care Administration Internship Credits: 1-9

Electives (9-15 credit hours)

Students may choose from any of the following courses and/or choose electives outside of this list based upon their professional goals. Electives outside of this list must be approved by the student’s master’s committee.

• GERON 605 - Practicum in Gerontology Credits: 1-3
• GERON 610 - Seminar in Long-Term Care Administration Credits: 3
• GERON 620 - Independent Study in Gerontology Credits: 1-3
• GERON 625 - Advanced Physical Health & Well-Being of Older Adults Credits: 3
• GERON 630 - Advanced Mental Health & Aging Credits: 3
• GERON 725 - Advanced Topics in Gerontology Credits: 1-3
• GERON 730 - Advanced Sexuality & Aging Credits: 3
• GERON 740 - Advanced Creativity & Aging Credits: 3
• GERON 774 - Advanced Environments & Aging Credits: 3
• GERON 778 - Advanced Aging Family Dynamics & Caregiving Credits: 3

Culminating Experience (3 credit hours)

• GERON 799 - Professional Application in Gerontology Credits: 1-3

Total Minimum Hours Required for Graduation: 30