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Dr. Daniel J. Van DussenDepartment of Sociology,
Anthropology, and Gerontology6/27/12
The Proposed Gerontology Master of Arts Degree at
Youngstown State University
Program History
First aging related courses in Ohio 1957Steering Committees 1978, 1996, 2006-
presentGerontology major 2008Heavy state and national participation in
aging 2000-present
Justification for a Gerontology MA
Growth of the Certificate in Applied Gerontology
Student InterestUniversity InterestCommunity InterestDemography of the United States
Largest total populations of older adults 2025:
Rank State Number
1 California 7,284,978
2 Florida 6,387,843
3 Texas 4,500,152
4 New York 3,606,687
5 Pennsylvania 2,688,781
6 Illinois 2,226,431
7 Ohio 2,206,698
8 Arizona 1,940,356
9 Michigan 1,926,396
10 North Carolina 1,897,902
Sources: United States Census and http://proximityone.com/st003065.htm
Admissions Criteria
GPAGREThree letters of recommendationLetter of intentOptional interviewUndergraduate or graduate statistics course9 semester hours of aging related coursework
Proposed Gerontology Program
36 credit HoursInternshipInterdisciplinary in NatureAppliedDesigned to use existing areas of expertise at
YSUDifferent than existing MA programs in Ohio
Core CurriculumDepartment Catalog # Course Title Hours Instructor(s)
GERO 6905 Social Gerontology 3 Van Dussen
GERO 6915 Service Delivery and Aging/Policy 3 Slivinske and Binning
PSYCH 6957 Adult Development 3 Newton
GERO 6906 Perspectives in Gerontology 3 Van Dussen
GERO 6960 Epidemiology of Aging 3 Van Dussen
GERO 6999 Research Methods 3 Boron and Li
GERO/NURS 6998 Anatomy and Physiology of Aging 3 Weaver and Balendiran
GERO 7000 Advanced Multivariate Statistics 3 Li and Boron
GERO 7090 Field Practicum 3 Van Dussen, Slivinske
GERO 7094 Selected Topics 3 Leson (first offering), all.
ElectivesDepartment Catalog # Course Title Hours Instructor(s)
PSYCH/GERO 6959 Behavior Change, Intervention, and Aging
3 Boron
GERO 7001 Long-Term Care 3 Li
SCWK 7006 Social Work in Aging 3 Slivinske
PSYCH/GERO 7011 Mental Health and Aging 3 Hire in progress
GERO 7099 Thesis 6 Chosen by student
GERO 7090 Field Practicum 3 Van Dussen, Slivinske
GERO 7094 Selected Topics in Gerontology 3 Leson (first offering), all.
Thesis vs. Non-Thesis Track
Students may choose to do a thesis (see above curriculum)
ORThree additional semester hours in Field
PracticumANDOne additional elective for the non-thesis
track. The non-thesis track is designed for those who are less likely to continue for a PhD.
Growth Opportunities for YSU
Marketing to new parts of Ohio and the United States
Expanded emphasis on researchNational reputationGrowing field of inquiryBuilding on Ohio reputation through our
current research