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Academic Programs
Progressive Degree (Advanced Placement) Master of Science in Gerontology
The Advanced Placement M.S. program allows the outstanding student who has completed a Bachelor of Science in Gerontology to waive several courses in order to complete the masters degree in 36 units rather than the 52 units for the regular program.
Students interested in the program should apply at the end of their
Junior Year or beginning of the Senior Year. The Graduate Record
Exam (GRE) should have been taken prior to making application.
Submit a regular graduate application packet to the School (forms
are available in the School Office) which consists of University
Application, Transcripts, GRE score on Aptitude portion, 3 letters
of reference, Information form, and Statement of Interest and Goals.
Applications are to be submitted in February for Fall consideration
and in October for Spring consideration. Students must meet graduate
level criteria.
Degree Requirements For The Combined
BSG / MSG
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Aging
(128 units)
Master of Science in Gerontology (36 units)
| Required Courses |
Units |
| One of the following four
courses |
|
| GERO 510 |
Physiology of Development and
Aging |
4 |
| GERO 520 |
Life Span Developmental Psychology |
4 |
| GERO 530 |
Life Span Developmental Sociology |
4 |
| GERO 540 |
Social Policy and Aging (determined
by area of specialization) |
4 |
| In Addition: |
|
| 555 |
Integrating Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Approach |
4 |
| 591z |
Field Practicum |
8 |
| 593 |
Research Methods and Statistics |
4 |
| -- |
Gerontology skill courses |
12 |
| -- |
Gerontology electives |
4 |
| Total |
36 |
Program Adaptation
Three of the following courses, GERO 510, GERO 520, GERO 530 and GERO 540, will be waived for students in the advanced placement track. Advanced placement students admitted to dual degree programs must meet curriculum requirements for the respective programs. |
