Required Courses for the Dual DHSc & MS-AGST Program

Important Notes

An on-campus DHSc orientation is required in mid-August prior to Year 1. This is typically a day-and-a-half-long event held from noon on a Friday through the end of the day on a Saturday.
An on-campus event of Dissertation Prep Sessions is required in mid-August prior to Year 2. This is typically a day-long event held on a Friday.
For information regarding the duration of courses and which half of the semester an accelerated course is offered, please refer to the list of HSCI Course Descriptions.
Refer to UIndy’s online course search to determine when/if courses are offered. All course offerings are subject to change based on enrollment and other factors.
In addition to the courses listed below, students must complete 9 credits of electives when feasible in the schedule. Refer to the list of Potential Electives for Students in the DHSc Program and consult your Academic Advisor for more information.

HSCI 536 Foundations of Applied Research
HSCI 690 Interprofessionalism in Health Sciences
GERO 501 Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging
GERO 505 Physical Dimensions of Aging
GERO 520 Psychology of Aging
HSCI 510 Foundations in Adult Learning
HSCI 614 Transformative Instructional Design: Classroom & Digital Learning Strategies
HSCI 621 Development & Evaluation of Health Programs
HSCI 799 Dissertation (3 of 6 credits) - must have aging focus

GERO 541 Aging/Place: 21st Century Issues
GERO 510 Aging Individual with Society & Community
GERO 590 Practicum with older adult population (or other GERO elective, if permitted)