• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Gerontology is an applied, professional program designed for students preparing for a career in the field of aging, or a related human service field, who wish to improve their knowledge and skills. Coursework leading to the M.A. in Gerontology is designed to:

• emphasize the broad, interdisciplinary nature of issues which relate to and influence older adults;
• provide students with the academic background, professional experience, and research capabilities necessary to pursue advanced study at the doctoral and professional levels;
• prepare students for professional practice and leadership positions in the public and private sectors where gerontological knowledge is required;
• empower students with a vision of diversity, social justice, person-centered services, and global issues to promote intergenerational understanding;
• invest in students a working knowledge of theoretical foundations which link the micro and macro aspects of aging; and
• prepare students with tools to use quantitative and qualitative methods in applied research for solving a variety of practical problems in the community.

Career Outlook

Gerontology can also be applied to programs of health promotion in both the private and public sectors. Senior centers, retirement communities, long-term institutions, and professional organizations serving older persons now recognize the need for making wellness a priority in planning, programs, and services. Health and wellness are also new priorities for school children and adults and students may explore career opportunities for intergenerational practice. Students choosing a Gerontology emphasis in health, wellness, and aging are prepared for professional practice in local, state, and federal government, the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors, and organizations from AARP to the YMCA.

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Health and Social Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 An applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and the equivalent major coursework for the program area to which application is made. English language requirement: Minimum score of 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 80 on the internet-based (iBT) test; International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5 overall band score; Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum score of 55.

课程信息

学制：全日制(33 学分)

学费：US$15,210.00 (¥ 96,764) /年

开学时间：2022八月23日

申请截止日期：

留学地点：College of Health and Social Sciences1600 Holloway Avenue, HSS Building, Room 204,SAN FRANCISCO,California,94132, United States