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Gerontology 187 Gerontology GERON 727 Research Practicum in Gerontology This course provides students with a guided experience in writing an empirical research paper of publishable quality. Participants address a research question through secondary statistical analysis of a large survey data set supplied by the instructor. They critically examine published papers to learn how to write empirical papers for refereed gerontology journals. The statistical analysis involves application of multiple regression techniques. Students receive guidance from the instructor in all aspects of writing the paper: introduction, literature review, methodology, findings, and discussion. They also learn how to construct complex statistical tables. The course requires independent work conducting analysis of statistical data at a computer. Prerequisites: GERON 604 and 726. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits of inequality; measurement of efficiency in targeting; use of matrices for analysis of goals and alternatives; benefit-cost analysis; assessment of political feasibility; assessment of feasibility of implementation; and evaluation research. Students learn how to apply the various techniques through a series of assignments. Students should have completed two graduate-level statistics courses before registration. Prerequisite: GERON 623. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits GERON 779 Seminar in Productive Aging GERON 761 Advanced Policy Analysis in Aging GERON 732 Demographic Methods in Aging This course provides a foundation in basic demographic methods for gerontology doctoral students. Its underlying assumption is that population aging will be the major demographic phenomenon affecting this nation’s institutions over the next half century. Students develop an understanding of how demographic trends and characteristics of populations are measured and examine the social and policy implications of major demographic trends for the United States and other countries. Prerequisite: GERON 603 or equivalent. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits This course is concerned with the formation, justification, and implementation of aging policy in the United States. Designed for students with a background in the history, economics, and political economy of aging policy, the course provides an opportunity to apply this knowledge to the shaping of current public policy. The course explores agenda setting, the dynamics of the political process, and the variety of ways in which political power can be used. Students write a paper designed to inform decision-makers on a current policy issue in aging. Prerequisites: GERON 623 and 626. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits This course provides advanced doctoral students with an opportunity to examine and critique research and scholarly discourse on the economic and social roles of older people in contemporary society. Students analyze the major positions and debates about productive aging and review the most recent research concerning productive activities of older people. Though the primary focus is on the United States, there are also readings and discussion about other industrialized nations. 3 Lect/Disc Hrs, 3 Credits GERON 796 Independent Study in Aging Policy This course provides students the opportunity for independent research under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Hrs by arrangement, 1-6 Credits GERON 798 Internship in Gerontology GERON 771 Seminar in Long-Term Care GERON 734 Law and Health Policy for the Elderly This course examines the use of law in creating health policy that affects older Americans. It presents students with a brief introduction to the sources of law, to legal reasoning, and to the structure of the legal system. Cases are used to explore the impact of our legal system on issues of access, quality, and the cost of health care for older citizens. Other issues to be discussed include consent to and withdrawal of treatment. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits This course analyzes major public policy issues in the organization and financing of long-term-care services in the United States. It examines the full spectrum of long-term-care services, including both institutional and non-institutional long-term care. The course also includes systematic descriptions of the characteristics of existing interventions, reviews of policy research findings, and critical analyses of policy options. 3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits Students participate in policy research or policy analysis of aging-related issues in various settings, including but not limited to government agencies, research institutes at other universities, and nonprofit organizations. Each internship is supervised by a faculty member. Students receive credit on the basis of a paper that reflects the substantive work accomplished through the internship and/or the general knowledge gained through the internship about policy research or policy analysis. Students may register for this course as often as they like but may apply no more than 3 credits toward their degree. 1-3 Credits GERON 891 Dissertation Seminar GERON 772 Seminar in Health Care Financing GERON 760 Policy Analysis Techniques This course analyzes historical, current, and proposed policy options in health care financing, including Medicare, health insurance, and issues of provider reimbursement. Prerequisites: GERON 623, 626. 3 Lect/Disc Hrs, 3 Credits This course assists students in preparing the dissertation proposal and in the design and data collection phases of the dissertation process. 3 Disc Hrs, 3 Credits GERON 899 Dissertation Research This course introduces students to a variety of formal methods used in policy analysis in gerontology. Topics include methods of legal research; projection techniques; factorial survey designs to determine the normative underpinnings of policy; measurement GERON 774 Seminar in Economic Security of the Aged This course focuses on research conducted under faculty supervision, leading to the presentation of a doctoral dissertation. Hrs by arrangement, 1-9 Credits Through lectures and discussion, this course focuses on contemporary issues in economic security for the elderly. 3 Lect/Disc Hrs, 3 Credits

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UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011
Table of Contents
Graduate Program Affiliations
UMass Boston at a Glance
Foreword
Mission Statement
Trustees of the University
Administrative Officers of the University
Academic Calendar, 2010-2012
Admissions
Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Payment Information
Residency Status
Assistantships and Financial Aid
Facilities and Services
Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements
Graduate Programs
Accounting
American Studies
Biology
Biology
Environmental Biology
Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology
Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (Multicampus Joint Program)
Biotechnology and Biomedical Science
Business Administration
Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Database Technology
Counseling: Degree Programs
Counseling: Family Therapy
Counseling: Mental Health Counseling
Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling
Counseling: School Counseling
Creative Writing
Critical and Creative Thinking
Dispute Resolution
Education
Higher Education Administration
Leadership in Urban Schools
Education: Educational Administration
Education: Special Education
Special Education
Orientation and Mobility
Teaching of the Visually Impaired
Vision Studies
Education: Teacher Education
Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Populations
Education: Technology, Learning, and Leadership
Education: Teaching Writing in the Schools
English
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Environmental Sciences
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Gerontology
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Historical Archaeology
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Applied Linguistics
School of Marine Sciences: Intercampus Graduate School
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Health Policy
Population Health
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Applied Physics
Public Affairs
Public Affairs
International Relations
Women in Politics and Public Policy
Public Policy
School Psychology
Applied Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies
Road Map and Directions to Campus
Campus Map
Telephone Directory
Index

UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011