IIAMS - Innovations in Aging

Master of Science

Graduate College

Graduate

The 100% online Innovations in Aging Master of Science Program was designed to allow students to contribute to improving lives of older adults by (a) enhancing their knowledge about aging and aging research, (b) allowing them to join a community of scholars dedicated to expanding research and applying knowledge about aging, and (c) educating them about strategies for interdisciplinary collaboration and continued learning in the field of aging including pursuit of a doctoral degree in aging sciences and related fields. The program is part of the University of Arizona Graduate College and involves collaboration among faculty from the University of Arizona Center on Aging and diverse colleges. Since the Graduate Certificate and Master of Science degree are stackable, students can earn both. It is also stackable with the Aging Law and Policy Graduate Certificate. The program requires 36 credits and takes two years to complete.

- Critically evaluate the design, methods, metrics and findings from research about aging.
- Communicate current aging related challenges and opportunities in innovation through a perspective of two or more disciplines, cultures and populations.
- Identify potential sources of bias, influence and the implications for research about aging.
- Analyze aging-related scenarios through the lenses of health and well-being in aging, theory, research, models, and ethics.