Graduate Specializations in Aging

• Certificate in Aging Studies
  At the graduate level, students across a range of disciplines may complete a certificate in aging studies by taking 21 semester hours in approved aging-related courses numbered 100 and above.  Central courses include: Biology of Aging, Psychology of Aging, and Cultural Perspectives on Aging.  Additional practicum and colloquia hours are required. 
  
  
• Master's of Public Health with an Aging Focus
  Students within the College of Public Health may elect a Master's in Public Health (MPH) degree with an Aging Focus by taking 39 semester hours in approved courses including 15 semester hours in selected courses with substantial aging content.  Also, students pursuing a MPH with an Aging Focus may additionally earn a certificate in aging studies by completing 45 semester hours with 21 in approved aging courses.
  
  
• School of Social Work: End-of-life Services specialization
  At the graduate level, students within the School of Social Work may earn an End-of-Life (EOL) Services specialization.  Four new and/or revised courses as well as newly instituted stipends for advanced-level practicum students contribute to an end-of-life (EOL) specialization.
  
  
• College of Nursing program options with Gerontological specializations
  

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

1. Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner: This program requires a minimum of 46 semester hours in approved courses and a minimum of 630 clinical practicum hours.  Additional requirements apply.
2. Adult/Gerontological Health Nursing: This program requires 43 semester hours in approved courses and 450 clinical practicum hours.  Additional requirements apply.
3.  Adult and Older Adult Nursing: This 40 semester hour program is offered via the Iowa Communications Network (ICN).
4. Acute Care specialization: Under the leadership of wound-care specialist Rita Franz, efforts are underway to develop a 45 hours graduate level curriculum with approximately 1/3 of the curriculum dedicated to aging.
5. Adult and Older Adult Nursing: This 40 semester hour program is offered via the Iowa Communications Network (ICN).

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing

1. Gerontological Nursing specialization: This program mandates 60 semester hours beyond the Master's level.  Additional requirements apply.

Please check with the College of Nursing, at www.nursing.uiowa.edu

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