The Master of Science in Gerontology provides students with a rich interdisciplinary knowledge base that prepares, supports, and enhances their ability to fulfill leadership roles in the public and private sectors when gerontology knowledge and expertise is essential to improve the quality of life for older adults.

The master's degree program requires 36 semester hours, with 15 semester hours in elective coursework dependent on the student’s area of concentration. Elective coursework related to Counseling, Exercise Science, Human Service Management and Administration is available.

Master’s Program Objectives:

• Prepare, support, and enhance the students’ ability to work with a diverse population of older adults.
• Provide opportunities for students to develop an area of expertise which will prepare them for professional positions focused on improving the quality of life for older adults.
• Provide an interdisciplinary approach to studying gerontology so that students are better prepared in their approach to geriatric care.
• Prepare students to assume leadership role in the public and private sector.

In addition, the Master’s level student will develop skills to:

• better understand the complex interrelations among aging, health and social structure.
• assess, interpret and apply gerontological research findings.
• effectively communicate gerontological concepts in oral and written form.
• apply interdisciplinary gerontological knowledge to work with older adults in one’s chosen area of concentration.

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  McDaniel Graduate Gerontology Courses Meet
  Continuing Ed. Requirements for Maryland Social Workers