Master of Planning/Master of Science in Gerontology

The MPL/MSG dual degree is one of a few in the nation which combines the knowledge and skills needed to plan services for older individuals. The Master of Planning degree prepares graduates for the responsibilities involved in the development of public and private institutions and programs. The M.S. degree in Gerontology offers a special focus on the older person, as well as the competencies needed to analyze and design programs for this growing population.

Requirements
Students must complete 66 units including:

• 26 units in gerontology
• 36 units in planning
• a minimum of 4 units of thesis in either gerontology or planning

Gerontology
Physiology of Development and Aging (GERO 510) – 4 units
Life Span Developmental Psychology (GERO 520) – 4 units
Life Span Developmental Sociology (GERO 530) – 4 units
Social Policy and Aging (GERO 540) – 4 units
Field Practicum (GERO 591z) – 6 units

Students must also complete a four-unit elective in gerontology.

Policy, Planning, and Development
Cross-Sectoral Governance (PPD 500) - 4 units
Planning Theory (PPD 524) – 2 units
Statistics and Arguing from Data (PPD 525) – 2 units
Comparative International Development (PPD 526) – 2 units
The Social Context of Planning (PPD 527) – 2 units
The Urban Economy (PPD 528) – 2 units
Legal Environment of Planning (PPD 529) – 2 units

Specialization Methodology Students select a four-unit course selected from list shown in the Master of Planning program.

Laboratory/Workshops
Students complete eight units of PPD 531L.

Electives
Students take eight units of elective courses within the School of Policy, Planning, and Development.

Thesis
A thesis is required on a subject interrelating gerontology and planning. Students must register for a minimum of four units of PPD 594abz (2,2,0). Students must maintain continuous registration until completion of the thesis.