Pilihan program

Ringkasan program

This course Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development - Applied Gerontology is intended to produce professionals with strong skills in research, teaching, and service. These professionals will have a strong interdisciplinary understanding of human development and the needs of a changing society. With the Applied Gerontology track, graduates can work directly with older persons in such areas as health promotion programs, intergenerational activities for older persons, senior centers, or retirement communities. Gerontologists can also work in education and research, including conducting research on the aging process and social and developmental aspects of aging; teaching students, professionals, and older adults and their families about aging; aging policy development; and program planning and administration.

Modul program

Human Development Core (34 credit minimum); HDE 720 Interdisciplinary Approaches to Human Development, HDE 790 Doctoral Seminar Orientation, Two Additional Seminar Credits, Research Courses; Three additional credits in research methods (beyond the equivalent of CDFS 702/EDUC 703), Three additional credits in statistics (beyond the equivalent of STAT 725) are required as approved by the students' committee. 794 Teaching Internship, 799 Doctoral Dissertation, (794 and 799 credits are available from each department). Gerontology Foundation Courses (15 cr.); CDFS 760 Aging Policy, CDFS 761 Applied Gerontology Programs, ATID 696 Aging and the Environment, HPER 719 Wellness and Leisure in Adulthood, CDFS 722 Applied Research in Gerontology, Elective Courses (15 credits minimum), Students must take a minimum of 9 credits of didactic courses. It is also recommended that students take some credits of CDFS or HNES 793 Individual Study: Research in Gerontology or 794 Practicum. Students should confer with their advisor regarding elective course selection. Didactic Courses with a Gerontology focus include the following: CDFS 660 Adult Development and Aging, CDFS 682 Family Dynamics of Aging, CDFS 678 Financial and Consumer Issues of Aging, CNED 737 The Helping Relationship and the Elderly, SOC 641 Sociology of Death, SOC 640 Sociology of Aging, CDFS 681Women and Aging, HNES 652 Nutrition, Health and Aging.

Persyaratan masuk bagi mahasiswa internasional

Applicant must hold a requisite degree from an educational institution of recognized standing. At the baccalaureate level, have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or equivalent. Have completed courses in intermediate microeconomic theory, calculus, and statistics. Show potential to undertake advanced study and research as evidenced by academic performance and experience. The TOEFL examination is required of international applicants. A minimum score of 550 (paper test) or 213 (computer test) must be achieved. The Graduate Record exam (GRE) is required of all applicants not receiving their baccalaureate degrees from U.S., Canadian, or partner universities. Three letters of recommendation are generally required before action is taken on any application.

Kualifikasi

Doktor (S3)

Institusi penerbit ijazah

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

Nama jurusan

College of Human Development and Education, Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences