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Interdisciplinary Studies Master's with a concentration in Applied Gerontology
Master of Arts (M.A.)Master of Science (M.S.)
Program type:
Major
Format:
Online
Hybrid
Est. time to complete:
2 years
Credit Hours:
30
Apply the latest research in healthcare and social sciences to improve care for aging
populations.
The concentration in applied gerontology instills a sound understanding of the processes
of aging, a commitment to the pursuit of new developments and research, and a belief
that the latter years of life have intrinsic value and offer the potential for human
fulfillment. The vision, knowledge and skills of professionals who embrace this philosophy
will be increasingly necessary as our global communities seek to meet the needs of
their growing populations of older adults.
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Request More InfoWhy earn a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Master's with a concentration in Applied Gerontology?
This concentration instills a sound understanding of aging processes, a commitment to the pursuit of new developments and research, and a belief that the latter years of life have intrinsic value and offer the potential for human fulfillment.
Students in the interdisciplinary applied gerontology concentration may take as many as 18 graduate credit hours in their primary field of gerontology and must complete course work in two other related academic disciplines, such as anthropology, criminal justice, geography, health care management or sociology. At least 6 credit hours must be completed in each of the three academic areas.
Students will develop a degree plan with the assistance of the INSD academic counselor.
For additional information, please visit https://interdisciplinarystudies.unt.edu/concentrations/applied-gerontology.
Marketable Skills
- Work independently across two or more disciplines
- Teamwork
- Function across organizational silos through discipline integration
- Synthesize information and results
- Write in a professional and coherent manner
Interdisciplinary Studies Master's with a concentration in Applied Gerontology Highlights
Students will develop a degree plan with the aid and approval of a three-member faculty
advisory committee composed of representatives from their three academic areas of
study.
The program allows you to take classes in person at our Frisco or Denton campuses,
or you can choose to complete it 100% online.
Our online master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies is ranked a Top 25 Program in the
Nation by MyDegreeGuide.com.
Through UNT’s Interdisciplinary Studies program you will learn to sift through information
and produce a body of work that synthesizes multiple perspectives, arriving at a more
comprehensive understanding of the important issues.
The interdisciplinary studies program offers students a high degree of flexibility
in designing a program of study that cuts across disciplinary boundaries.
Interdisciplinary Studies Master's with a concentration in Applied Gerontology Courses You Could Take
Social Gerontology (3 hrs)
Demographic, social and cultural aspects of aging, with particular emphasis upon American
society and the types of problems encountered by older people.
Introduction to Health Services Research (3 hrs)
Survey of the history of the development of the field of health services research;
the interdisciplinary contributions of the disciplines of sociology, economics, anthropology,
gerontology, political science and public health to the field; and the use of survey
research to collect information on health status and health services utilization.
Processes of Aging (3 hrs)
Advanced seminar in social gerontology with emphasis upon psychosocial changes associated
with aging.
Health and Aging (3 hrs)
Analysis of sociological and sociopsychological approaches to the study of aging with
emphasis on consideration of current research.
ABA Issues: Behavioral Gerontology (3 hrs)
Provides students with an overview of perspectives and commentaries related to the
science and practice of applied behavior analysis when applied to behavioral gerontology.
Through lectures and readings, students examine the role of behavior analysis in supporting
high quality of life for aging populations, the selection of meaningful goals and
effective interventions during this period of life, and strategies for creating effective
interventions in home communities and support facilities. Themes include quality of
life, multi-sourced data-based decision-making, and collaboration with caregivers
and service providers.
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