MS - Gerontology
With the number of the elderly rapidly rising above that of the working group, it is expected that there will be a steady clamor for gerontologists in the future. These are the people who specialize in providing health care services and treatment to aging individuals.
This field of expertise involves more than the usual maintenance of good health since MS Gerontology is also an art of applied psychology. Experts in this field must be able to assist the aging individuals onto another chapter in their life so they must also learn how to communicate with different types of people since counseling is an integral part of this process. Part of the counseling involves transforming families, friends and other social networks to become support groups of the elderly.
There are many career options for gerontologists and an MS in Gerontology will help them earn credentials. Graduates of this degree can pursue positions in diverse areas including, but not limited to counseling, nursing, businesses, self employment, and government agencies.
| School: | Capella University |
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| Field of Study: | Online Degree » Health & Medicine » Human Services |
| Accreditation: | Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Delivery Format: | Online |
| Educational Level: | Master Degree |
| Language: | English |
| Requirements: | Applicants must have a Bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution, undergraduate GPA of at least 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale), appropriate educational and professional experience. |
