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Dec 12, 2024
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2012-2013 Graduate & Professional Studies [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Gerontology (GRN) MS
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Overview
The 36 credit hour master’s degree in Gerontology provides students with a rich interdisciplinary knowledge base that prepares, supports, and enhances their ability to fulfill leadership roles in the public and private sectors when gerontology knowledge and expertise is essential to improve the quality of life for older adults. Students will develop an understanding of the complex interrelations among aging, health and social structure. Courses are offered both in traditional and on-line formats.
Graduate credits from another graduate or post-professional program, plan of study, or curriculum can be reviewed for eligibility to transfer into the master’s program in Gerontology at McDaniel College. A maximum six (6) credit hours can be transferred from these sources. Students enrolled in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Gerontology at McDaniel College can have all completed courses evaluated for transfer into the master’s degree program.
Initial Admission
Candidates required to submit:
- application for graduate study with non-refundable fee
- official transcript conferring bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Full Acceptance
- A statement of professional goals;
- Three (3) reference forms;
- Successful completion of nine (9) credits in the Gerontology program with a grade of B or better.
Elective Courses
Select four (4) courses Culminating Experience
The student will select to complete a six (6) credit culminating experience incdluing either a master’s thesis or capstone project. |
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