I. Administration Specialization
| GRT 502 | Psychological and Sociocultural Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| GRT 507 | Biohealth Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| GRT 509 | Practicum in Gerontology* | 3 |
| GRT 518 | Case Management: Policy and Practice | 3 |
| GRT 521 | Principles of Program Planning | 3 |
| GSC 505 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| GRT 600 | Administration of Programs for Older Adults | 3 |
| GRT 601 | Organizational Development | 3 |
| GRT 636 | Retirement Planning | 3 |
| GRT 700 | Field Experience: Internship in Administration | 3 |
| Elective Courses* | 6 -9 | |
* GRT 509 is required for students with no previous experience working with the aging population.
Students with previous experience are not required to take this course. Students who take
GRT 509 will take 6 credits of electives for the degree. Students who do not take GRT 509 will
take 9 credits of electives for the degree.
II. Counseling Specialization
| GRT 502 | Psychological and Sociocultural Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| GRT 507 | Biohealth Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| GRT 509 | Practicum in Gerontology* | 3 |
| GRT 518 | Case Management: Policy and Practice | 3 |
| GRT 521 | Principles of Program Planning | 3 |
| GSC 505 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| GSC 584 | Introduction to Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 581 | Interviewing & Counseling | 3 |
| GRT 701 | Field Experience: Internship in Counseling | 3 |
| Elective Courses* | 9 - 12 | |
* GRT 509 is required for students with no previous experience working with the aging population.
Students with previous experience are not required to take this course. Students who take
GRT 509 will take 6 credits of electives for the degree. Students who do not take GRT 509 will
take 9 credits of electives for the degree.
Advanced Certificate Program in Thanatology (Grief Counseling) – 18 credits
The 18-credit Advanced Certificate Program in Thanatology (Grief Counseling) is designed for students who have completed their Baccalaureate Degree and are interested in working with the dying and bereaved, or for students who have a Master’s Degree and seek additional training. The certificate also may be taken as part of the Master’s program in Guidance and Counseling, Gerontology, or Art Therapy.
The program is designed to meet the criteria for certification by the Association for Death Education and Counseling. Graduates of the program have found employment in hospices, hospitals or agencies that serve dying and bereaved clients. Other students have used the certificate to enhance their skills and roles as hospice staff, clergy or spiritual care workers, nurses, educators, counselors or social workers.
Advanced Certificate in Thanatology (Grief Counseling)–18 credits
Required Courses
| GSC 584 | Introduction to Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 581 | Interviewing & Counseling | 3 |
| GRT 614 | Death & Dying | 3 |
| GRT 615 | Grief, Mourning, and Bereavement | 3 |
| GRT 701 | Field Experience: Internship in Counseling | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
Courses
For descriptions of courses, please download the The Graduate School Catalog.