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Master of Arts in Gerontology

The curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for careers related to gerontology. Within this framework, students are provided with a broad educational base concerning the impact of aging on individuals and cultures. The courses in the program draw upon a variety of disciplines such as management, the behavioral and social sciences, economics, political science, and the natural sciences. The gerontology core courses as well as the program electives are concerned with maximizing the application of gerontological knowledge particularly in areas of direct service, consulting, program development, management, and administration.

As the population of the United States and other parts of the world ages, the need for individuals in all aspects of society and business with knowledge of aging will only increase. Those who prepare for this change in demographics by developing an expertise relative to gerontological issues and concerns will be quite marketable as professionals. The gerontology curriculum is designed to provide students with the requisite core knowledge regarding aging individuals and the impact of this "age wave" on social, economic, and political structures.

Gerontology courses may be taken as electives in conjunction with other graduate programs.

Learning Outcomes

• Be able to demonstrate their knowledge of concepts related to healthy aging in terms of physical, psychological, economic and social science domains.
• Be able to demonstrate their understanding of theoretical approaches to healthy aging in the physical, psychological, economic and social science domains.
• Be able to apply scientific research to real world issues including program development.

Program Curriculum

The 36 credit hours required for the MA in Gerontology must include the following courses, as well as graduate elective courses you choose from other Webster programs.

The courses will come online based on the schedule below.

Graduate Certificate in Gerontology

The certificate program in gerontology is designed to expand students' marketability and skills in their chosen profession by providing a broad educational base concerning factors related to the aging of individuals and society. The program was developed on the premise that students and professionals in a variety of disciplines and professions have the greatest potential to meet the pressing needs of the aged and our changing society, provided they are given the requisite training in the application of gerontological knowledge.

All certificate courses must be taken at Webster University. Students may pursue the certificate by itself or integrate their certificate studies with an MA degree program. Students enrolled in the MA degree program in gerontology are not eligible to receive the gerontology certificate.

The 18 credit hours required for the graduate certificate in gerontology include the following courses:

• GERN 5000 Gerontology (Requisite Course)
• GERN 5600 Economic Issues for Older Adults
• GERN 5620 Physiology of Aging
• GERN 5630 Psychology of Aging
• GERN 5640 Management of Programs for Older Adults
• GERN 5670 Social Science Perspectives in Gerontology

Students seeking the gerontology certificate should consult the Admission, Enrollment, Academic Policies, and Graduate Certificates sections of this catalog for information regarding application, admission, registration, and the academic policies of Webster University.