Aging Studies, MS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2024-2025. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.
Capstone Experience Plan
Total Hours: 30
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Block 1: Foundations of Gerontology | ||
| HDFS 5403 | Foundations in Integrative Aging Studies | 3 |
| HDFS 5413 | Aging in Human Development | 3 |
| Block 2: The Aging Individual | ||
| Select 3 hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Biological Principles of Aging | ||
| Sexuality & Aging | ||
| Spirituality and Aging | ||
| Socioemotional and Cognitive Well-being Throughout Adulthood | ||
| Directed Study in HDFS | ||
| Block 3: Aging in Context | ||
| Select 3 hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Gerontechnology | ||
| Creativity and Aging | ||
| Aging and Diverse Families | ||
| Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Environments in Aging | ||
| Directed Study in HDFS | ||
| Block 4: Translational Practice in Gerontology | ||
| Select 3 hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Aging Policy and Advocacy | ||
| Applied Research Methods and Evaluation of Aging Programs | ||
| Implementation of Community Programs for Older Adults | ||
| Directed Study in HDFS | ||
| Block 5: Culminating Experience in Gerontology | ||
| HDFS 5163 | Master's Capstone in HDFS | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Choose 12 hours of electives: | 12 | |
| Electives must be selected from any block and tailored to the student's future goals. | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Thesis Plan
Total Hours: 33
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Block 1: Foundations of Gerontology | ||
| HDFS 5403 | Foundations in Integrative Aging Studies | 3 |
| HDFS 5413 | Aging in Human Development | 3 |
| Block 2: The Aging Individual | ||
| Select 3 hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Biological Principles of Aging | ||
| Sexuality & Aging | ||
| Spirituality and Aging | ||
| Directed Study in HDFS | ||
| Block 3: Aging in Context | ||
| Select 3 hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Gerontechnology | ||
| Creativity and Aging | ||
| Aging and Diverse Families | ||
| Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Environments in Aging | ||
| Directed Study in HDFS | ||
| Block 4: Translational Practice in Gerontology | ||
| Select 3 hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Aging Policy and Advocacy | ||
| Applied Research Methods and Evaluation of Aging Programs | ||
| Implementation of Community Programs for Older Adults | ||
| Directed Study in HDFS | ||
| Block 5: Culminating Experience in Gerontology | ||
| HDFS 5000 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| Electives | ||
| Choose 12 hours of electives: | 12 | |
| Electives must be selected from any block and tailored to the student's future goals. | ||
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Graduate College Master's Program Requirements
Learn more about Graduate College 2024-2025 Master’s Degree Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.