Core Curriculum (Semester system credit hours)
GERON 6001 Introduction to Gerontology (3)GERON 6002 Service Agencies and Programs for the Elderly (3)
GERON 6003 Research Methods in Aging (3)
GERON 6370 Health & Optimal Aging (3)
GERON 6990 Gerontology Practicum (3)
Total core credit hours = 15 semester credits
Thesis (6 credit hours = GERON 6970)
Master's Project (4 credit hours = GERON 6975)
Institutional Review Board (IRB) General
Total credit hours for Master of Science Degree in Gerontology
will range from 33 to 35 credit hours (will vary depending
on "track" and Thesis or Master's Project).
Please contact the Gerontology Program for complete listing
of courses and schedules.
We highly recommend that graduates with gerontology degrees contact Association of Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) for more more information on job opportunities and AgeWork Your doorway to aging-related jobs jobs@agework.com or (202) 842-1275, extension 106
