In addition, an integrated minor in gerontology is available to graduate students from throughout the University. The minor requires 18 to 36 credits, including HDFS 514 Social Gerontology or the equivalent. The balance of the course work is selected from graduate gerontology courses, field study, and research. MAIS students are required to take a minimum of 15 hours in gerontology, including HDFS 514 Social Gerontology. The balance of the course work is selected from graduate gerontology courses, field study, and research.
Gerontology is an approved dissertation and thesis area.
For more information about study in gerontology, contact the Director of the Program on Gerontology, Human Development and Family Sciences, OSU, Corvallis, OR 97331-5102. Science A graduate degree, the Master of Science in Home Economics, is offered. This program is designed for family and consumer scientists in teaching, extension, business, and administration who seek advanced study on the integrative aspects of Family and Consumer Sciences across subject matter areas. The competencies can be used in administration, public policy, and international development. This program is available for the MAIS graduate degree program.