Alma Mater Europaea - ECM offers an innovative doctoral program for preparing students to address issues facing an aging population.
The emphasis of the graduate program in Social Gerontology is on helping students understand the process of aging from an intergenerational symbiosis perspective. The program positions graduates to pursue their passion for policy and research while studying the mechanics and mysteries of longevity, aging and population health. The social gerontology program prepares graduates to become leaders who effect policy changes at the local and national levels alike. It also prepares graduates for careers in gerontology research.
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Courses
SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY SYLLABUS - 1st YEAR
Course
ECTS
Total 1. year
60
Total per study program
180
Mandatory courses
1
Social Gerontology
10
2
Qualitative methodology
10
3
Social construction of aging
10
4
Guidance of diversity and competency research modelling
10
5
Impact of modifications on organization in Social Gerontology
10
6
Doctoral seminar: Preparation of doctoral thesis application
10
SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY SYLLABUS - 2nd YEAR
Course
ECTS
Total 2. year
60
Total per study program
180
Mandatory courses
7
Gerontological and anthropological anlyses interpretations
10
8
Elderly person, family and social network
10
9
Gerontological questions development strategies
10
Elective courses (student chooses 3)
1
Demographic and gerontological perspectives
10
2
Sociology of aging
10
3
Gerontological processes and gender
10
4
Philosophy and ethics in old age
10
5
Old age quality of life
10
6
Social management
10
7
Creative types of team work
10
8
Medical aspects of aging
10
9
Medicalization of aging
10
10
Economic aspects of elderly care
10
11
Nonprofit sector management
10
12
Social Gerontology crisis management
10
13
Urban and architectural integration of the elderly
10
14
Volunteering for intergenerational symbiosis
10
15
Types of palliative assistance
10
16
Scientific writing
10
17
Leisure time organization
10
SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY SYLLABUS - 3nd YEAR
Course
ECTS
Total 3. year
60
Total per study program
180
DOCTORAL THESIS - MENTORING
10
Preparation and production of doctoral thesis seminar
Alma Mater Europaea is committed to providing students with a broad theoretical understanding of lifespan development. Ph.D. students will take a wide variety of courses, work closely with a faculty mentor, and have the opportunity to focus on a specific area of interest.
All our lectures are filmed and e-learning supported. You can watch them in live stream and re-run them at home as many times as you like.
Grants & Partnerships
Employability
Ph.D. graduates will enter the workforce armed with the highest-level training available in gerontology and will be prepared to enter careers in research, education, or service, with opportunities available in:
Leadership positions in the planning, administration and evaluation of programs in the private and public sectors
Executive positions in the delivery of direct services to older adults and their families