Core: (21 credits)

• GERO 672 - Issues in Aging Policy [3]
• GERO 681 - Epidemiology of Aging [3]
• GERO 700 - Sociocultural Gerontology [3]
• GERO 711 - Biology of Aging [3]
• GERO 786 - Psychological Aspects of Aging [3]
• GERO 750 - Gerontology Theory/Methods Seminar I [3]
• GERO 751 - Gerontology Theory and Methods Seminar II [3]

Research Methods/Statistics: (12 credits)

1. Six credits of foundations in statistics/methods (from an approved list and appropriate to research specialization)
2. Six credits of advanced disciplinary analytical courses based on research specialization

Track Specialization: (9 credits)

Students will select from a customized menu of specialization courses.

Electives: (6 credits)

Courses to be selected from the remaining pool of applicable courses in aging in consultation with the major advisor.

Ethics Course: (1 credit)

A course focusing on professional and research ethics.

Dissertation: (18 credits)

Research on doctoral dissertation under the direction of a faculty advisor.

Comprehensive Examination:

An examination of core gerontological knowledge, focusing on the content of core courses listed above. Typically to be completed at the end of the second year by full-time students, upon successful completion of all core courses.