Master of Arts in Gerontology Master of Aging Services Management

THE EDUCATION OF A LIFETIME

MASTER OF ARTS IN GERONTOLOGY MASTER OF AGING SERVICES MANAGEMENT

HOW WILL YOU ENGAGE? A SPENDING POPULATION

78% 25-64 YEARS OLD

96% 65 YEARS OR OLDER

This age group spends 96% of their available income on goods and services vs just 78% for their counterparts of ages 25-64. This is a large consumer group seeking products and services ranging from food and entertainment to healthcare and transportation.

A PERSONAL POPULATION You have witnessed the results of the aging process; you have watched your parents, grandparents, relatives, friends and or neighbors get older. You may feel the persistent changes yourself. There is no way around it, we will all experience the effects of aging in very personal ways.

AN EXPLODING POPULATION 40 million

2010

72 million

Seniors Age 65 or Older 2030

The population of seniors age 65 or older is expected to increase from 40M in 2010 to a whopping 72M in 2030…an 80% increase. This rapid growth will result in an increased need and demand for products and services for this segment of our population.

TO LEARN MORE, CONTACT AN ENROLLMENT ADVISOR AT 877-960-2045 OR VISIT US ONLINE AT GERONTOLOGY.USC.EDU.

A VULNERABLE POPULATION Over 11 million seniors are either widowed or live alone. This population is in need of advocates and champions when some are at their most vulnerable. They need a voice to fight for them.

USC DAVIS: FIRST AND FOREMOST As the oldest and largest school of gerontology in the world, the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is widely recognized as a pioneer in aging research and education. Through its very own multidisciplinary research institution – the USC Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center – USC Davis conducts groundbreaking research in various medical and social sciences. USC Davis is also home to a number of leading-edge institutes, centers and initiatives, including the Alzheimer Disease Research Center, the Center for Digital Aging and the Los Angeles County Elder Abuse Forensic Center. Our faculty consists of some of the field’s most accomplished scholarly minds and professionals, such as the AARP Chair in Gerontology. These world-class educators allow USC Davis to offer the high caliber of firsthand expertise you would expect from an institution with four decades of experience at the forefront of gerontology.

ACCREDITATION

USC is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an organization dedicated to promoting institutional engagement in issues of educational effectiveness and student learning, developing a culture of evidence that informs decision-making and fostering active interchange among public and independent institutions.

In 1969, USC was elected to the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading research universities devoted to maintaining a strong system of academic research and education.


ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA When the University of Southern California was founded in 1880, there were 53 students enrolled and 10 teachers on staff. Today, with a student body of more than 38,000, USC stands as a premier academic institution with a sterling reputation for research and innovation. A leader in academic diversity, USC draws on a student body of varying cultural backgrounds, locales and age groups to provide a learning experience that is powerfully relevant.

USC is recognized as a Top 25 university by U.S. News & World Report.


THRIVE IN AN INDUSTRY FULL OF OPPORTUNITY. Did you know that the number of Americans 65+ years of age is expected to nearly double by 2050?* Early baby boomers are now reaching their seventies – a demographic shift that signals a new large-scale demand for skilled, educated gerontology professionals. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 70% employment growth in the home health and personal care aides category from 2010 to 2020, a growth rate more than four times the average of all professions.

IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT AGING. IT’S ABOUT AGING WELL. Aging is more than a progression on a timeline – it’s a lifelong pursuit of mental, physical and social growth. With the advanced tools provided by USC Davis, you can help an aging population thrive as active, involved members of the community. Become an expert on the human lifespan and be a leader the aging revolution with an online gerontology degree from the University of Southern California.

*https://www.census.gov/prod/2014pubs/p25-1140.pdf


CURRICULUM The USC online Master of Arts in Gerontology and Master of Aging Services Management are helping to develop the next wave of leaders in the field. Designed for completion in as few as 18 months, these accelerated programs are delivered over a convenient online platform that allows you to earn your degree while you work.

MASTER OF ARTS IN GERONTOLOGY*

MASTER OF AGING SERVICES MANAGEMENT*

The Master of Arts in Gerontology consists of five core courses and two chosen electives:

The Master of Aging Services Management consists of three core courses from the following five courses:

REQUIRED CORE COURSES (20 UNITS)*

UNITS

REQUIRED CORE COURSES (12 UNITS)*

UNITS

GERO 500 Perspectives on Aging: Introduction

4

GERO 500 Perspectives on Aging: Introduction

4

GERO 508 GERO 520 GERO 530 GERO 540

4 4 4 4

GERO 501 GERO 502 GERO 504 GERO 589

4 4 4 4

Mind and Body Connection through the Lifespan Life Span Developmental Psychology Life Span Developmental Sociology Social Policy and Aging

Student must select two courses (for a total of 8 units) from the following courses: ELECTIVE COURSES (8 UNITS)* GERO 522 GERO 550 GERO 560 GERO 585 GERO 589

Student must select five courses (for a total of 20 units) from the following courses: UNITS

Counseling Older Adults and Their Families Administration and Systems Management Micronutrients, Health and Longevity The Aging Family Case Studies in Leadership and Change Management

Total Units Required for Degree

*Curriculum is subject to change

Applied Legal and Regulatory Issues in Aging Marketing and Shifts in Consumer Decision Making Current Issues in Aging Services Management Case Studies in Leadership and Change Management

4 4 4 4 4 28

ELECTIVE COURSES (20 UNITS)* GERO 505 GERO 506 GERO 507 GERO 508 GERO 510 GERO 520 GERO 522 GERO 530 GERO 540 GERO 541 GERO 543 GERO 550 GERO 551 GERO 554 GERO 560 GERO 585 GERO 593

UNITS

Behavioral & Social Consequences of Design & Environment 4 Technological Innovations and Aging (Gerontechnology) 4 End of Life Care 4 The Mind and Body Connection through the Lifespan 4 Physiology of Development and Aging 4 Life Span Developmental Psychology 4 Counseling Older Adults and Their Families 4 Life Span Developmental Sociology 4 Social Policy and Aging 4 Health Care Delivery Models: Comparative Approaches 4 Continuum of Care: Systems Perspective 4 Administration and Systems Management 4 Applied Policy Skills in Aging 4 Evaluation: Incorporating Evidence-Based Practices 4 Micronutrients, Health and Longevity 4 The Aging Family 4 Research Methods 4

Total Units Required for Degree


32

ADMISSIONS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS For full admission students must:

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MUST ALSO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

▪ Possess a BA or BS from an accredited university.

▪ Official TOEFL scores (Institution Code: 4852).

▪ Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (any major). The GRE is no longer required for students meeting this requirement.

▪ Official transcripts indicating the award of all degrees with the title and date conferred in the applicant’s native language and an exact translation into English of each document.

For students with a cumulative GPA below 3.0, conditional admission may be granted: ▪ With a GRE score of 1,000+ on the old scoring system (taken pre-2012), or a GRE score of 300+ (taken post January 2012). ▪ Must achieve a 3.0 or better in first two courses and/or a positive faculty recommendation.

▪ Financial guarantee statement showing proof of the ability to pay all tuition and living expenses. ▪ TOEFL score (600 paper-based; 250 computer-based; 100 Internet-based). Students who completed their undergraduate degree in a non-English speaking country must take TOEFL.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

TRANSFER CREDITS

To apply for admission to the USC Gerontology or Aging Services Management program, students must gather and submit the following materials:

Generally USC accepts up to 4 units. Students should provide the transcript, course content/syllabus, and textbooks/software used to help with credit evaluation. Transfer credit evaluation occurs after student has been admitted, so there is no way to predict acceptance when advising the student.

▪ Signed and completed application form (online) http://www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/ ▪ Application fee $90 ▪ Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. ▪ Two letters of recommendation – Letters on letterhead are fine. These should be written by the recommender; they should not be drafted by the applicant. ▪ Professional resume ▪ Statement of purpose − Include information on your interests and goals. − Address why you’ve chosen to apply to the USC Davis School of Gerontology. − Discuss your past experience in gerontology. − Include what you hope to achieve during your study at USC and how this educational achievement(s) will prepare you for your career goals. − Examine your strengths and weaknesses.


MASTER OF ARTS IN GERONTOLOGY MASTER OF AGING SERVICES MANAGEMENT
