The Applied Gerontology Master's curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in gerontological administration. Within this framework, students are provided with a broad educational base in the field of aging and the aged. The courses in the program draw upon a variety of disciplines such as the behavioral and social sciences, management, political science, and the natural sciences. This interdisciplinary perspective reflects the complexity of the environments within which individuals live and age.
It should be noted that gerontology is a relatively new field. Over the next decade or two, we will continue to see a growing need for individuals with training in the field of aging and the aged. Individuals entering the field today are in many ways pioneers and will be particularly successful if they see themselves as entrepreneurs in the field of gerontology. Most students go on to create their own positions or businesses within the field. The applied gerontology core courses as well as the program electives are concerned with maximizing the applied and theoretical bases necessary for a successful career in gerontology.
