Gerontology, M.S.

Core Curriculum Requirements

A minimum of 30 units is required in the following core courses:

• GERO 520 - Analysis of Programs for the Aging Units: 3
• GERO 605 - Long-Term Care Units: 3

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• GERO 690 - Seminar in Research Methods for Social Work and Gerontology Units: 3 also listed as
• SWORK 690 - Seminar in Research Methods for Social Work and Gerontology Units: 3

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• GERO 700A - Practicum Units: 3

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• GERO 740 - Advanced Seminar in Administration and Community Development in Social Work and Gerontology Units: 3 also listed as
• SWORK 740 - Advanced Seminar in Administration and Community Development in Social Work and Gerontology Units: 3

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• SWORK 610 - Computer Application in Practice for Social Work and Gerontology Units: 3
• SWORK 632 - Social Work and Gerontology: Organizations and Communities Units: 3
• SWORK 702 - Seminar in Selected Social Welfare Policy and Services Units: 3

Electives

A minimum of six units of electives is required. Selected with the approval of the student’s adviser, electives must include courses in gerontology or departments related to gerontology. Any gerontology graduate course or 500- to 700-level courses not taken for credit in the core curriculum qualify as electives. The breadth of courses available to supplement the core of required courses will be extensive, and draw on resources from across the university.

Plan A

Students who complete Plan A, Thesis option for the M.S. degree in gerontology must include GERO 799A  (Thesis) in the 30-unit program, complete GERO 797  as one of the electives, and pass a final oral examination on the thesis.

Plan B

Students in Plan B must include GERO 700B  to fulfill core requirements and pass a comprehensive written examination.