Health Training: Preparing Future Leaders Interdisciplinary Education in Gerontology Elizabeth Zelinski, Ph.D., Dean Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center October 21, 2004
Some Broad Disciplines Relevant to Teaching and Research in Health and Aging Architecture Biology Business Demography Epidemiology Medicine Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Psychology Social Work Social Policy Sociology
The Leonard Davis School’s Residential Programs Doctor of Philosophy in Gerontology (Ph.D.) Master of Science in Gerontology (MSG) Bachelor of Science in Gerontology (BSG)
Master of Arts in Gerontology (MAG) Curriculum Core courses in psychology, sociology, health, and social policy Electives Students CEO’s, COO’s, Vice Presidents in long term care industry State Program Administrators People making career changes to aging fields
Master of Long Term Care Administration (MLTCA)—2002 –Curriculum Gerontology: Introductory gerontology, psychology, health, electives Business: accounting, operations SPPD: long term care, public personnel administration –Students Long term care professionals