MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
GERONTOLOGY
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ith extraordinary scientific breakthroughs, human life expectancy continues to extend with each generation. The way the world looks tomorrow will be determined by the gerontologists of today.
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The flagship program of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, the Master of Science in Gerontology positions graduates to pursue their passion for policy and research while studying the mechanics and mysteries of longevity, aging, and population health.
This degree includes a required practicum course, during which students discuss how to translate the theories of the classroom into everyday practices and gain real-life experience with internships. Students must also complete a capstone thesis course.
The MSG degree prepares graduates for careers in numerous areas of gerontology, including:
Subjects covered in the program’s required and elective courses include:
The 44-unit Master of Science in Gerontology program is typically completed in two years of full-time study (12 credits per semester). The program can be completed either on campus or online.
▪▪ Planning, administration, and evaluation of programs in the private and public sectors
▪▪ Physiology of Development and Aging
▪▪ Executive positions in the delivery of direct services to older adults and their families
▪▪ Counseling Older Adults and Their Families
▪▪ Consulting for older adults and service providers
▪▪ Applied Policy Skills in Aging
▪▪ Policy and advocacy work
▪▪ Integrating Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Approach
▪▪ Life Span Developmental Psychology ▪▪ Continuum of Care: A Systems Perspective
▪▪ Scientific research and study
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Gerontology is the new hybrid career... If you walk out your front door and look around, you will see older people everywhere. There is such a need for people educated in aging that the career opportunities are endless.” Jolene Fassbinder, MSG graduate and program officer for the Archstone Foundation, which provides grants for innovative projects addressing the needs of older adults.
ADMISSION Admission to USC is competitive and is handled through the USC Graduate Admission Application (gradadm.usc.edu/apply). Prospective gerontology students must complete the Gerontology Supplemental Application section of the Graduate Application in order to be eligible for merit-based financial aid. For more information or to start the application process, visit gero.usc.edu or contact the Davis School at (213) 740-5156 or ldsgero@usc.edu.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
GERONTOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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ith extraordinary scientific breakthroughs, human life expectancy continues to extend with each generation. The way the world looks tomorrow will be determined by the gerontologists of today. The flagship program of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, the Master of Science in Gerontology positions graduates to pursue their passion for policy and research while studying the mechanics and mysteries of longevity, aging, and population health.
The MSG degree prepares graduates for careers in numerous areas of gerontology, including: ▪▪ Planning, administration, and evaluation of programs in the private and public sectors ▪▪ Executive positions in the delivery of direct services to older adults and their families ▪▪ Consulting for older adults and service providers ▪▪ Policy and advocacy work ▪▪ Scientific research and study
“
Gerontology is the new hybrid career... If you walk out your front door and look around, you will see older people everywhere. There is such a need for people educated in aging that the career opportunities are endless.” Jolene Fassbinder, MSG graduate and program officer for the Archstone Foundation, which provides grants for innovative projects addressing the needs of older adults.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS The 44-unit Master of Science in Gerontology program is typically completed in two years of full-time study (12 credits per semester). The program can be completed either on campus or online. This degree includes a required practicum course, during which students discuss how to translate the theories of the classroom into everyday practices and gain real-life experience with internships. Students must also complete a capstone thesis course. Subjects covered in the program’s required and elective courses include: ▪▪ Physiology of Development and Aging ▪▪ Life Span Developmental Psychology ▪▪ Counseling Older Adults and Their Families ▪▪ Continuum of Care: A Systems Perspective ▪▪ Applied Policy Skills in Aging ▪▪ Integrating Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Approach
ADMISSION Admission to USC is competitive and is handled through the USC Graduate Admission Application (gradadm.usc.edu/apply). Prospective gerontology students must complete the Gerontology Supplemental Application section of the Graduate Application in order to be eligible for merit-based financial aid. For more information or to start the application process, visit gero.usc.edu or contact the Davis School at (213) 740-5156 or ldsgero@usc.edu.
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