Core courses (21 credit hours)

• Biology of Aging
• Epidemiology of Aging
• Issues in Aging Policy
• Psychology of Aging
• Sociocultural Gerontology   
• Theories/Methods I
• Theories/Methods II

Research Methods/Statistics (12-16 credit hours, plus Theory/Methods I and II)

• Foundations in statistics/methods (from an approved list and appropriate to track research specialization) (6 credit hours)
• Advanced disciplinary analytical courses based on track research specialization (6 credit hours)

Track Specialization (9 credit hours)

• In consultation with an academic advisor, students will select courses that will deepen their knowledge within their track.

Electives (6 credit hours)

• In consultation with an academic advisor, students will select courses that will deepen their knowledge within their track.
• Courses to be selected from the remaining pool of applicable courses in aging in consultation with the major advisor.

Ethics course (1 credit)

• CIPP 909 or PREV 633 focus on professional and research ethics

Aging Forum

• Sessions on the "nuts and bolts" of research and life in the academic world
• Mandatory attendance for the first two years of the program

Comprehensive Examination (end of 2nd year for full-time students)

• An examination of core gerontological knowledge, focusing on the content of core courses 

Dissertation (12 credits UMB/18 credits UMBC: both equal min. of 2 semesters)

• Research on doctoral dissertation under the direction of a faculty advisor

Seminar Series

• Mandatory attendance