HHP | Master of Professional Studies (Gerontology)
The Masters of Professional Studies with a concentration in Gerontology is designed to assist the individual in developing the skills necessary to deal with the complex issues surrounding the growing population of older adults in our society. The program provides the individual with the skill set necessary to identify and understand emerging and existing issues related to aging, analyze options for addressing these issues, and locate the necessary resources to deal with them. All courses are available through FHSU Online.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| HHP 605G | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| HHP 815 | Research Methods in Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| HHP 825 | Statistical Analysis in Health & Human Performance | 3 |
| Concentration Core Courses | ||
| HHP 612G | Physiology of Aging | 3 |
| HHP 617G | Nutrition and Aging | 3 |
| SOC 644G | Sociology of Aging | 3 |
| SOCW 620G | Spirituality & Aging: The Empowering Relationship | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 6 credits of graduate level electives 1 | 6 | |
| Capstone | ||
| HHP 873 | Culminating Experience 2 | 3 |
| Comprehensive Exam 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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Must be graduate level (600 and above) and can come from any academic discipline that contributes meaningfully to the student's program of study. All electives must be approved by the student's advisor. Offerings are variable and will depend on the department from which they are taken.
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This course to be taken as the final course in the program.
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As a final step in the program, all students are required to successfully complete a comprehensive examination prior to graduation.
Graduate School Graduation Requirements
All Graduate degrees1 require:
- Maintain a C or higher in all coursework.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. (Refer to program)
- A minimum of 30-75 hours of Graduate course work. (Refer to program)
- Comprehensive Examination or equivalent assessment is required. (Master of Liberal Studies requires a Comprehensive Examination and Concentration Exam)
- Degree completion within 8 years.
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Refer to degree program for any additional requirements.
Note for MLS and MPS degree concentrations:
Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) programs are administratively housed within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences but are listed in the catalog within the academic unit related to the relevant concentration area for ease in navigation.
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) programs are administratively housed within the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences but are listed in the catalog within the academic unit related to the relevant concentration area for ease in navigation.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| HHP 825 | Statistical Analysis in Health & Human Performance | 3 |
| HHP 605G | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| HHP 612G | Physiology of Aging | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| HHP 617G | Nutrition and Aging | 3 |
| SOCW 620G | Spirituality & Aging: The Empowering Relationship | 3 |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HHP 815 | Research Methods in Health and Human Performance | 3 |
| SOC 644G | Sociology of Aging | 3 |
| Open Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| HHP 873 | Culminating Experience | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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