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Graduate Program: Innovations in Aging (MS)

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Program/Degree
Innovations in Aging (MS)  
Program Description

As part of the UArizona Health Sciences Global and Online initiative, the 100% online Innovations in Aging programs were built in collaboration between the UArizona College of Public Health, Colleges of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, and College of Nursing, in partnership with Arizona Center on Aging. This fully online, interdisciplinary program will allow you to contribute to improving lives of older adults, learn new knowledge about the challenge and opportunities in developing a career in aging and provides knowledge that will allow you to pursue a doctoral degree in aging sciences and related fields.

The online Innovations in Aging Master’s program allows you to contribute to improving lives of older adults by (a) enhancing your knowledge about aging and aging research, (b) allowing you to join a community of scholars dedicated to expanding research and applying knowledge about aging, and (c) educating you about strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration and continued learning in the field of aging.   

The program includes core courses which prepares you to take a culturally competent, ethical, humanistic, and interdisciplinary approach to addressing the unique needs of the aging population. Also included are courses focused on different aging perspectives with an understanding of bias, equity, and innovations in aging and research methods appropriate for conducting research about aging. The curriculum is in alignment with the Association of Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) standards and will provide you with the coursework and experience needed to apply for professional certification through the National Association of Professional Gerontologists (NAPG). 

NOTE: The Innovations in Aging master’s program is an online program. To select the Campus that best applies to you, please read the following carefully.

  • New students based in the U.S. and outside the U.S. should choose "Arizona Online - Online".
  • Current UArizona graduate and professional students applying to participate in this program concurrently should select "University of Arizona - Main - Tucson" and if accepted will participate in the program via iCourses.

Questions? Please contact innovationsinaging@arizona.edu

 

 

 
Department/Academic Unit(s)

Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs

The Graduate College sponsors several Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs (GIDPs) in addition to the many interdisciplinary possibilities available through regular graduate degree programs. GIDPs transcend departmental boundaries by facilitating cutting edge teaching and research at the nexus of traditional disciplines. The high value placed on interdisciplinary research and education is indicative of The University of Arizona's enthusiasm and commitment to fostering innovation and creativity among its faculty and students.

 

 
College

Graduate College/GIDP

 
Campuses where offered

University of Arizona - Main - Tucson

Arizona Online - Online

 
Contacts
Admissions Contact
Alexis Lim
520-621-9837
Graduate Program Coordinator
Alexis Lim
520-621-9837
Director of Graduate Studies
Linda R Phillips
520-626-6453
Graduate College Degree Counselor
Tammy Tran
520-621-0119
 
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to the UA Bursar's Office Tuition and Fees Calculator for up-to-date information about tuition and fees. 
Please refer to the UA Registrar's's Office Special Course Fees for up-to-date information about special course fees. 

Admissions Information

Admissions Requirements
Prerequisites

A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is a prerequisite for entering the MS program. A student may apply to the MS program prior to receiving his/her bachelor's degree, but must have received the degree prior to starting the program.  Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be accepted into the program.

Application Requirements

Listed below are items that are required to complete this application for admission:

  • Personal Statement (up to 500 words) of Experience and Goals to address the following:

    • Why you are interested in the Innovations in Aging MS?
    • Specific areas of interest within aging studies/gerontology.
    • Reason for selection of this program.
    • Academic and professional background, including experience/expertise in aging studies/ gerontology and related topics.
    • Future goals and objectives.
  • Diversity & Inclusion Statement (no more than 250 words)

    • Describe how you support diversity in aging studies/gerontology and how you would care for and support diverse populations within your chosen interest area (by describing a personal attribute, characteristic, culture, experience and/or behavior).

  • Resilience Statement (no more than 250 words): Optional

    • If you have not addressed this elsewhere in your application, please describe any obstacles you have had to overcome or failures you have experienced; how you showed resilience; and what you learned from the experience.

  • CV/resume - upload a copy of your curriculum vitae/resume in PDF format.
  • Letters of Recommendation: 2 required

    • ​Ideally, these letters should be written by professors, research or professional supervisors that can speak about your academic and research ability.
    • If the applicant has already been accepted and/or completed the IIA Graduate Certificate Program then only 1 Letter of Recommendation is required.
 
Standardized Tests

Test scores for the GRE, the MCAT, or the DAT are optional and are not required for admissions.  Applicants may choose to upload test results if they desire.

 
Funding Opportunities

The Innovations in Aging MS Program does not provide financial aid; teaching and research assistantships are not available for this program and students are responsible for all expenses related to completion of their degree requirements. However, you may contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information about available financial aid resources or assistance. Financial Aid Site

Additionally, the Graduate College has Graduate Access Fellowships (https://grad.arizona.edu/gaf/) to which interested students may apply.  Please visit their website for more information.

 
Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

  • Fall 

    • Priority - July 1

    • Secondary - August 15

  • Spring 
    • Priority - November 18

    • Secondary - January 2

International Applicants:
  • Fall 
    • Priority - July 1

    • Secondary - August 15

  • Spring
    • Priority - November 18

    • Secondary - January 2

Application deadlines only apply if you are seeking admissions to the Graduate Certificate or MS in Innovations in Aging programs. If you meet the requirements to take graduate level courses and any associated pre-requisites, you may register for individual courses to use as electives in your major. You are advised to consult with your program coordinator or faculty advisor to confirm that the innovations in aging course will apply to your major. If you have questions about the courses or registration, contact the program coordinator.

 
International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information
The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

Completion Requirements

Minimum Credit Units

36 

Core Coursework Requirements
The Master's program consists of 36 units of graduate credit and is designed to be completed in 2 years.  Twelve of the units for the degree are supplied by the certificate courses, which consists of one-credit, 5-week online courses over the span of two semesters. When you have completed the certificate courses you are 1/3 of the way to completing the Master’s degree, with the remaining classes consisting of 3 credit, 15-week classes.
 
MED 501 Human Aging:  The Aging Experience (1 unit, 5-week course)
ETH 530 Human Aging:  Ethical Considerations (1 unit, 5-week course)
NURS 508 Human Aging:  Biological & Psychological Perspectives (1 unit, 5-week course)
MED 512 Human Aging:  Socio-cultural and Human Diversity Perspectives (1 unit, 5-week course)
MED 531 Human Aging:  Applied Theory (1 unit, 5-week course)
EDP 532 Human Aging:  Strategies for Critical Evaluations (1 unit, 5-week course)
PHSC 533 Human Aging:  Interprofessional Practice, Communication, and Older Adults (1 unit, 5-week course)
MED 534 Human Aging:  Spectrum of Supportive Services and Structures (1 unit, 5-week course)
IIA 536 Human Aging:  Current Trends in Tech and Innovations (1 unit, 5-week course)
CPH 535 Human Aging:  Local and Global Challenges (1 unit, 5-week course)
CPH 539 Human Aging:  Across Disciplines (1 unit, 5-week course)
FCM 524C Arts and Community Health:  Intercultural Perspectives and Applications:  Part III - Aging (1 unit, 5-week course)
IIA 543 Perspectives in Aging (3 unit course, 15-week)
IIA 550 Bias, Ageism & Implications on Aging (3 unit course, 15-week)
IIA 551 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Research on Aging (3 unit course, 15-week)
*IIA 552 Research on Aging 1 (3 unit course, 15-week)
*IIA 553 Research on Aging 2 (3 unit course, 15-week)
IIA 909 Applying Aging Innovations (3 unit course, 15-week)

*For Spring 2023 and Fall 2023, this course requirement will be met by taking a research methods course approved by your faculty advisor.  Some pre-approved courses are as follows:

IIA 552
BIOS/EPID 576A - Biostatistics in Public Health
AED 617 - Research Methods and Project Design
SERP 556 - Research Methods in Education
LIS 506 - Research Methods for Library and Information Professionals
 
IIA 553
BME/SIE 447/557 - Introduction to Biomedical Informatics
EPID 573B - Epidemiologic Methods
EPID 673 - Mixed Research Methods - Design, Conduct and Application in Health Research
MATH 574M - Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning
SERP 590 - Single Subject Research Design
 

Complete 6 credits of elective coursework (listed below under "Elective Coursework" section)

 
Elective Coursework
The remaining 6 credits are chosen from the following aging related topics:
  • Discipline specific course that includes a relationship to aging or gerontology
  • Interdisciplinary Research
  • Interdisciplinary Practice
  • Design, Development or Implementation of Aging Research or Innovation - Students may propose a course not on the list but meets the topic criteria for approval by the program coordinator.
Follow this link for a list of courses available as electives at submission of the proposal include (3 units unless specified):
MS IIA Electives
 

Additional courses from Colleges across UArizona will be included on this list as they are made available by departments.

 
Additional Requirements
MS Project (IIA 909)

To complete the Master of Science program, students must complete a final project (IIA 909) which requires students to propose an interdisciplinary intervention for addressing a current challenge or opportunity impacting older adults.  The project is conducted under the supervision of a faculty advisor and a Master’s committee.   

 
Student Handbook

Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.

 

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Last revised 23 May 2023
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