Course Planner

Gerontology Graduate Programs
Master's Degree - Gerontology
Credit hours to complete degree: 36
Last Updated: 10/25/2021 4:00 pm

Core Courses 24 credit hours

Core Courses Course or Instructor Availability by Year and Semester
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CourseCreditsSpringSummerFallSpringSummerFallSpringSummerFallSpringSummer
Adult Development3Tim KillianAlex BishopUARKOSU
Aging in the Family Setting3Jacquelyn BensonAllison HaltMUMU
Economics, Public Policy, and Aging3Heather FullerNDSUNDSU
Environments and Aging3Emily RobertsJessie PiperOSUKSU
Nutrition & Physical Activity in Aging3Barbara StoeckerUARKOSU
Perspectives in Gerontology3Melissa O'ConnorTTUNDSU
Professional Seminar in Gerontology3Colleen PappasISUISUISU
Program Evaluation and Research Methods3Page HeisserPage HeisserTTUTTU

Elective Courses 12 credit hours

Elective Courses Course or Instructor Availability by Year and Semester
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CourseCreditsSpringSummerFallSpringSummerFallSpringSummerFallSpringSummer
Biological Principles of Aging3ISU
Cognitive Health3Jennifer MargrettISU
Creativity & Aging3Jessie PiperKSU
Gerontechnology3ISU
Mental Health & Aging3Gayle DollAimee FoxKSU
Seminar in Long Term Care3Jessie PiperKSU
Sexuality and Aging3KSUKSU
Spirituality and Aging3Page HeisserTTU
Theories of Aging3OSUOSU
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Independent Study/Practicum 1 - 6 credit hours

Required or elective courses such as creative components, directed studies, practica, research, and theses are available through your home university. Consult with your academic advisor about course selection and scheduling. 

Independent Study/Practicum Course or Instructor Availability by Year and Semester
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