Center for Aging and Community, University of Indianapolis

Master's in Gerontology

The Master's Degree in Gerontology provides students with a rich knowledge base that prepares, supports, and enhances their ability to fulfill leadership roles in the public and private sectors when gerontology knowledge and expertise are essential to improve the quality of life for older adults. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of the complex interrelations among aging, health and social structure.

Master's Degree Requirements
The master's program consists of 36 credit hours. Students have the option to transfer up to nine credit hours from other institutions that meet the criteria for the master's degree.

A minimum of 36 credit hours which includes:

Core Courses: 12 credit hours (link is same as the Core Courses link on the grad cert. page)
Concentration Area/Specialty Track : 9 credit hours in either Aging in Place or Policy/Research
Skills Courses: 6 credit hours, including the required Research Methods course
Elective Courses: 6 credit hours (link is same as the Elective Courses link on the grad cert. page)
Capstone Course: 3-6 credit hours

Faculty advisors are available to assist students in planning a course of study.

GERO Course Schedule

Master's Program Goals

Provide students with a rich knowledge base that prepares, supports, and enhances their ability to work with the diverse population of older adults.
Provide students with the opportunity to develop an area of expertise and prepare them for professional positions to improve the quality of life for older adults.
Develop students as facilitators of interdisciplinary approaches to geriatric care.
Enable students to fulfill leadership roles in the public and private sectors where knowledge and expertise regarding the aging population is imperative.
Enhance the student's educational experience and expertise through concentration areas: Aging in Place or Policy/Research.

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