Master Course in Applied Social Gerontology

Program Description



What does this course offer?

The Master in Applied Social Gerontology is aimed at graduates from the areas of Social and Human Sciences and from the areas of Health, who are already working or intend to work in the field of gerontology. This course is essential for anyone who is in the process of or intends to occupy management/coordination positions in services and institutions for the elderly.
 

What are the objectives?
  • To understand what gerontology is and its purposes in the context of the aging process and the provision of care for the elderly
  •  To analyse individual, social and community dimensions of the aging process and their repercussions on gerontological practice;
  • To deepen methodologies aimed at promoting the quality of life of the elderly population in the light of the Active Aging paradigm;
  • To understand models of planning, management and evaluation of gerontological programs and services, implemented both in the community and in institutions for the elderly;
  • To design and autonomously carry out an original dissertation or an intervention project in the field of social gerontology.
     
 What are the career prospects?
  • Technical functions in the field of gerontology;
  • Management/coordination positions in services and institutions for the elderly;
  • Consultancy and management of quality systems;
  • Project application management.
 
Why choose this course?

Population ageing is one of the biggest challenges facing contemporary societies. To help institutions become more capable and train technicians with scientifically appropriate knowledge, the Master's in Applied Social Gerontology at the Portuguese Catholic University in Braga is an excellent choice. With a highly specialized teaching staff and in-depth knowledge of the needs of institutions and technicians in the field, combined with student-centered methodologies, the Master's offers a unique opportunity for professional development that institutions and populations need.

 
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