Gerontology, MA
48 credit hours
The Master of Arts in gerontology is designed for practicing professionals in the fields of gerontology and health for challenges associated with an aging population in the global environment. Current curriculum content is based upon recommendations found in the standards and guidelines for gerontology programs prepared and presented by the Association of Gerontology programs in higher education.
Graduate alumni of the Lindenwood Gerontology Program serve as directors of retirement housing complexes, managers of senior centers, nursing home administrators, researchers, founders of home health agencies, and a range of other careers dedicated to serving older individuals. The aim of the program is to provide a solid foundation in the theories and research in gerontology.
To earn a Master of Arts Degree in Gerontology, students are required to successfully complete five core clusters and a three-semester-hour capstone course.
While not a requirement, students may add to their educational experience by completing an internship in gerontology. Internships are taken toward the end of the program or currently with the capstone. Internships are taken in addition to course requirements.
*Program has been added to the catalog as of the publication of the September 2015 course catalog addendum.
Core Curriculum
Graduate Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Gerontology Cluster (9)
| IGE 51400 | Psychosocial Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| IGE 51500 | Global Perspectives & Issues in Aging | 3 |
| IGE 51600 | Physical Change and Aging Across the Lifespan | 3 |
Graduate Long-Term Care and Legal Aspects of Aging Cluster (9) GR10
| IGE 53500 | Cultural Change in Long-Term Care Regulation and Management | 3 |
| IGE 53600 | Ethical Issues in Long-Term Care | 3 |
| IGE 53700 | Legal Issues of Abuse, Neglect, and Aging | 3 |
Graduate Geriatric Assessment Cluster (9) GR8
Graduate Research Methods Cluster (9) GR11
Graduate Community Resources for the Aging Population Cluster (9)
| IGE 56000 | Community Org and Economics of Aging | 3 |
| IGE 56100 | Social Policy and Aging | 3 |
| IGE 56200 | Service Provision to the Elderly, Grant Writing and Volunteer Services | 3 |
Students must also complete:
IGE-60100
In addition to their required course work students may take an optional Gerontology Internship.