Program Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (dual-major) option in Gerontology at North Dakota State University provides unique opportunities to study and conduct research in this growing and exciting field. The Gerontology Ph.D. at North Dakota State University (NDSU) is a dual-major linking a discipline based Plan of Study with an interdisciplinary perspective on aging. Depending on your specific area of interest, students will combine academic coursework in a primary major (Developmental Science, Exercise Science and Nutrition, or Occupational and Adult Education) with a secondary dual-major in Gerontology. The mission of the Gerontology Ph.D. is to promote aging-related research and education at North Dakota State University that uses a discipline based perspective that serves to enhance the length and quality of life.
Admission Requirements
Based on first major requirements.
In addition to meeting the requirements for the first major, the following Gerontology requirements must be completed.
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| ID 705 | | 3 |
| HDFS 723 | Foundations in Integrative Aging Studies | 3 |
| or HDFS 725 | Socioemotional and Cognitive Well-being throughout Adulthood |
| HDFS 760 | Aging Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
| EDUC 851 | Adult Learning | 3 |
| or EDUC 853 | Instructional Methods for Adult Learners |
| PSYC 671 | The Psychology Of Aging | 3 |
| or SOC 640 | Sociology Of Aging |
| or SOC 641 | Death and Dying |
Other Requirements:
- Dissertation on a Gerontology-related topic.
- Committee chair from the home department.
- At least two committee members from the approved Gerontology faculty list, one who must be from the home program area.
