Minor in Gerontology at San Francisco State University
The Master of Arts in Gerontology consists of 36 units which includes eight required core courses (24 units) and one of three academic emphases (12 units) in Geriatric/Home Care Management; Health, Wellness and Aging; and Long-Term Care Administration. The required internship, included in the core (6 units) consists of student placement in an off-campus facility or organization. Numerous facilities and organizations collaborate with the graduate program in offering internships in clinical, community and institutional settings. The required culminating experience, also included in the core (3 units) consists of a capstone course integrating bodies of knowledge from within the core and across the emphases. This usually translates into a two-year academic program.