Applied Technology and Aging (MS)

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This program is for those interested in applying technology to the challenges faced by an increasingly aging population. Ideally, for those with engineering, design or healthcare backgrounds or for those whose career objectives lead to application of technology in senior living or service organizations.

Applicants to the program are expected to have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university preferably from a relevant field of study.

Required Courses

Students must take 20 units of the following five courses plus 4 units of GERO 591 Field Practicum. (24 units total of required courses).

GERO 500 Perspectives on a Changing Society: An Introduction to Aging Units: 4
GERO 502 Marketing and Shifts in Consumer Decision Making Units: 4
GERO 506 Technological Innovations in Aging (Gerontechnology) Units: 4
GERO 565 Novel Technologies in Aging and Assisted Living Units: 4
GERO 568 Adaptive Age-Friendly Environments and Injury Prevention Units: 4
GERO 591 Field Practicum Units: 1-12

Electives

Students must choose two courses from the following electives (8 units). Students may take up to 8 units of Directed Research.

GERO 501 Applied Legal and Regulatory Issues in Aging Units: 4
GERO 510 Physiology of Development and Aging Units: 4
GERO 554 Evaluation: Incorporating Evidence-Based Practices Units: 4
GERO 563 Geropsychology Units: 4
GERO 564 Multiple Chronic Conditions, Polypharmacy and Geriatric Syndromes Units: 4
GERO 566 Cognitive Decline: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia and Advances in Imaging Units: 4
GERO 589 Case Studies in Leadership and Change Management Units: 4
GERO 590 Directed Research Units: 1-12
GERO 592 Multidisciplinary Research Seminar in Aging Units: 2
GERO 593 Research Methods Units: 4