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2005-2007 EIU Graduate Catalog 
    
2005-2007 EIU Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Gerontology


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Program Mission: The purpose of this multi-disciplinary program is to provide in-depth study of gerontology for both potential professionals and current practitioners working in the field.  Cooperating academic units include the School of Family and Consumer Sciences, the departments of Physical Education, Psychology, Secondary Education and Foundations, and Sociology/Anthropology.

Admission Requirements: To be eligible for degree candidacy, applicants must meet all of the requirements for admission to the Graduate School (see “Admission to Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs”).

Study Plan Approval: The responsibility for approval of the study plan for the Master of Arts in Gerontology rests with the Master of Arts in Gerontology Program Committee and shall be approved and filed with the graduate coordinator prior to the completion of 12 semester hours of graduate credits which count toward the graduate degree.

Degree Requirements


Degree requirements include those outlined for the master’s degree by the Graduate School (see “Requirements for the Master’s Degree”). 

The courses for the degree must total at least 30 semester hours for programs including the thesis and at least 32 semester hours for program without thesis. In addition to the core requirements, 9-11 hours of graduate credit electives are to be selected by the student with prior approval of the advisor. Without the appropriate preparation, additional graduate or undergraduate course work may be required as determined by the Gerontology Program Committee. All students enrolled in this program must satisfy the basic course requirements listed below:

Total. Credits: 21

Graduate Assistantships


Information on graduate assistantships may be obtained by contacting the Coordinator of the Gerontology Program or Chair, Family and Consumer Sciences, 2056 Klehm Hall, EIU.

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