CSULB MS Gerontology Program Objectives
1. Acquire advanced education and professional training in gerontology in order to assume leadership positions in governmental for- profit and non-profit programs, and services at the federal, state, and/or local level.
2. Enhance cultural and inter-generational competence regarding age, cohort, gender, race and ethnicity, and/or diverse abilities.
3. Acquire expertise in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs for older persons based on a systematic needs assessment at the individual, community, and/or agency level using appropriate technology.
4. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate or conduct appropriate research.
5. Exercise sound professional judgment based on ethical standards and expectations of the field.
6. Develop professional identity as a gerontologist to effectively work with an interdisciplinary team.
7. Participate in professional field experiences in gerontology to apply concepts and skills related to aging at various life stages.
8. Develop advocacy skills to participate in policy formation, implementation, and analysis on the local, state, and federal level for aging related issues.
2. Enhance cultural and inter-generational competence regarding age, cohort, gender, race and ethnicity, and/or diverse abilities.
3. Acquire expertise in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs for older persons based on a systematic needs assessment at the individual, community, and/or agency level using appropriate technology.
4. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate or conduct appropriate research.
5. Exercise sound professional judgment based on ethical standards and expectations of the field.
6. Develop professional identity as a gerontologist to effectively work with an interdisciplinary team.
7. Participate in professional field experiences in gerontology to apply concepts and skills related to aging at various life stages.
8. Develop advocacy skills to participate in policy formation, implementation, and analysis on the local, state, and federal level for aging related issues.
