跨学科老年学理学硕士
一般信息
It is well documented that the population over the age of sixty-five within the United States (和 worldwide) is dramatically increasing. 目前, 近5500万美国人年龄在65岁及以上, 几乎占人口的17%, 或者说六分之一的美国人. 在接下来的20年里, 随着婴儿潮一代年龄的增长, 美国老年人的数量将翻倍, 从5500万到8000万. It is estimated that in 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 years of age or older. 另外, the number of individuals over the age of 85 continues to increase 和 is projected to reach close to 21 million by the year 2030. 据预测，到2050年，美国的人口将会减少.S. may have as many people over the age of 85 as the current populations of New York City, 洛杉矶, 和芝加哥的总和. These dramatic trends dem和 societal attention to the challenges 和 opportunities of an aging population. 由于人口结构的变化, there will be a tremendous need for professionals (trained gerontologists) who have been prepared to work with the older adult population.
The Master of Science in Interdisciplinary 老年医学 (MSIG) program at 州立鲍灵格林大学 (BGSU) is specifically designed for professionals in various disciplines who are seeking to acquire advanced knowledge 和 specialized skills to work with older adults 和 their families. MSIG融合了老年学的话语, 运动机能学, 健康促进, 人类发展, 和 social 政策/administration to advance research on issues relevant to notions of successful aging. 这个高素质, interdisciplinary graduate program prepares graduates for leadership roles in 机构 和 organizations that provide services for older adults.
The degree curriculum requires a minimum of 33 semester hours beyond the undergraduate degree. The degree requirements are such that students could finish the degree in one calendar year of full-time study, 非全日制学生则为两年以上. Each student will receive on-going comprehensive advising 和 courses will be offered to fit students’ schedules.
欲了解更多信息，请联系博士. 查理·斯特尔(MSIG项目的博天堂官方网站生协调员)，电话419-372-8304或 cstelle@bjqzgy.com.
- Completion of application; three letters of recommendation attesting to the prospective student’s academic 和 professional promise; 和 a personal statement outlining past academic/professional experience, 未来的职业目标, 以及对跨学科老年学的兴趣.
- Required to hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. 可接受的先前博天堂官方网站领域包括老年学, 运动机能学, 家庭博天堂官方网站, 人类发展, 医疗保健管理, 社会学, 心理学, 社会工作, 沟通障碍, 公共卫生, 盟军的健康, 娱乐或旅游, 或密切相关的领域.
- Regular admission will be granted to those who have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00美元，4美元.00规模). 有条件的录取将授予平均成绩在2分之间的学生.70和3.00. After the completion of 9 semester credits of GERO courses with average grade >3.00, the status of conditionally accepted student will change to “regular” status. 学生 with GPA of <2.可考虑以“特殊”身份入学. They are required to complete 9 semester credits of specified GERO courses with all grades >3.00 before they are considered for acceptance into the program with “regular” status pending GERO Program Advisory Admission Committee approval.
- 美国大学毕业生不需要GRE成绩.S. college/university if they have a GPA >3.00. 博天堂官方委员会可能会要求任何从美国大学毕业的学生提交GRE成绩.S. college/university if they have GPA <3.00 和 >2.70. A GRE is required for all applicants who graduated from colleges/universities other than those in the U.S. 另外, applicants who graduated from colleges/universities other than those in the U.S. 和 whose primary language is not English must complete TOEFL 和 receive a minimum of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer based) on the test. A satisfactory score on the GRE follows the national st和ards for social sciences (548 math 和 484 verbal).
MSIG课程(最少33学时)
老年学核心课程(18学时)
老年病学(6)
GERO 6010:老年学的当前观点(3)
GERO 6020:健康与老龄化(3)
人类发展 & 家庭博天堂官方网站(三)
HDFS 5290: family in Later Life(3)
运动机能学与健康促进(3)
HMSL 6070:衰老:生理学 & 练习(3)
社会政策与行政(6)
GERO 6100:老龄化政策和计划(3)
GERO 6250:老龄化计划管理(3)
博天堂官方网站课程(9学时)
博天堂官方网站方法(3)
HMSL 6530 HMSL中的博天堂官方网站方法(3)或
FCS 6260 FCS博天堂官方网站方法(3)或
GERO 6530 GERO博天堂官方网站方法(3)
统计数据(3)
博天堂官方网站生阶段的一门统计学课程(3)
(e.g., PSYC 6670 Statistical Theory I; SOC 6100 Statistical Techniques 和 Applications in Sociology)
论文或定向博天堂官方网站(3)
GERO 6900: GERO定向博天堂官方网站(3)或
HMSL 6990: HMSL论文博天堂官方网站(3)或
HMSL 6900:指导博天堂官方网站在HMSL(3)或
GERO 6860:独立学习/实习GERO(3)*或
选修课(3)和综合考试
*注-学生选择的最终体验类型(e).g., 论文, 实习, 指导博天堂官方网站, or comprehensive exam) will determine the number of semesters needed to complete that specific project or experience
选修课(6学时):
选修课按字母顺序排列, but students would select electives based on their anticipated career goals 和 in consultation with their academic advisor. NOTE: Courses identified with an *(UT) are available on-line through the University of Toledo (UT).
CDIS 6050沟通障碍与衰老(3)
(UT) GERO 541*当代老年医学实践问题(3)
(UT) GERO 542*老年人的悲伤和丧亲之痛(3)
(UT) GERO 543*为成人节目提供资金和资源(3)
(UT) GERO 544*独立博天堂官方网站(3)
GERO 6040环境与老龄化(3)
GERO 6050跨文化老龄化
GERO 6840老年学阅读(3)
HDFS 6020家族博天堂官方网站(3)
HDFS 6070 人类发展
HDFS 6080人类发展与家庭博天堂官方网站理论(3)
HMSL 6180运动生理学(3)
HMSL 6200治疗娱乐系统(3)
HMSL 6210康乐及康乐事务行政管理(3)
HMSL 6220娱乐和休闲体验基础(3)
HMSL 6240康乐及休闲服务项目设计与策略(3)
HMSL 6280长者休闲生活方式规划(3)
HMSL 6390运动心理学:博天堂官方网站与实践
SOC 6540家族理论与博天堂官方网站
SOC 6560家庭人口统计
SOC 6580老龄化社会学(3)
公共卫生管理(3)
PSYC 7360成人发展与衰老心理学(3)
The following are timetables illustrating completion of the program based on part-time or full-time enrollment:
全日制入学第一年:
第一学期(秋季):
GERO 6010:老年学的当前观点(3)
HDFS 5290: family in Later Life (3)
HMSL 6XXX:衰老:生理学 & 练习(3)
博天堂官方网站方法(3)
第二学期(春季):
GERO 6020:健康与老龄化(3)
GERO 6100:老龄化政策和计划(3)
统计数据(3)
选修(3)
第三学期(夏季):
GERO 6250:老龄化计划管理(3)
论文、指导博天堂官方网站或指导实习(至少3个) or 选修课(三) 和 综合考试
选修(3)
第一年:
第一学期(秋季):
GERO 6010:老年学的当前观点(3)
博天堂官方网站方法(3)
第二学期(春季):
GERO 6020:健康与老龄化(3)
统计数据(3)
第三学期(夏季):
选修(3)
选修(3)
第二学年:
第一学期(秋季):
HMSL 6XXX:衰老:生理学 & 练习(3)
HDFS 5290: family in Later Life (3)
第二学期(春季):
GERO 6100:老龄化政策和计划(3)
第三学期(夏季):
GERO 6250:老龄化计划管理(3)
论文、指导博天堂官方网站或指导实习(至少3个) or 选修课(三) 和 综合考试
学习成果
完成博天堂官方网站生学位后, 跨学科老年学的学生应该能够:
- Program graduates will be able to integrate concepts 和 theories to address gerontological research topics.
- 该项目毕业生将具备扎实的生物学背景, 心理, 以及成人发展的社会理论与博天堂官方网站.
- Program graduates will be able to apply knowledge learned in the classroom to organizations, 机构, 政策, 或者倡导与老龄化相关的问题.
- Program graduates will be able to critically assess the quality of 老年医学 research 和 identify appropriate research questions 和 issues to improve 老年医学.
认证和/或项目/集群审查
博天堂官方网站[BGSU]是由 高等教育委员会. BGSU于1916年1月1日获得高等教育委员会认证. 最近的 重申认可资格 是在2012 - 2013年收到的. 问题应直接向 机构效能办公室.
专业执照(如适用)
州立鲍灵格林大学的课程可以获得执照, 证明和/或背书, 是否在线交付, 面对面或混合形式, satisfy the academic requirements for those credentials set forth by the State of Ohio.
牌照要求, 证明和/或背书 eligibility vary greatly from one profession to another 和 from state to state. 跨学科老年学项目要求 专业的许可.
有酬工作(如适用)
根据高等教育法第四章披露要求, an institution must provide current 和 prospective students with information about each of its programs that prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.
The Interdisciplinary 老年医学 program is not a recognized occupation that requires a Gainful 博天堂官方网站 disclosure.
更新日期:12/09/2022 11:58AM