Clinical Geropsychology Online Degree

The area of Clinical Geropsychology and Gerontology covers the critical issues facing the aging society. At present there is a need for more services and professionals devoted to helping the elderly. A specialization in Clinical Geropsychology and Gerontology covers basic psychological, biological and sociological aspects of aging. A major focus is in providing mental health services to the elderly.

The Doctorate with a specialization in Clinical Geropsychology includes the following courses:

• Legal and Ethical Issues
• Psychology of Aging
• Psychology of Death and Dying
• Cognitive and Neuropsychological Assessment
• Psychopathology
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with the Elderly
• Dementia and Neuropsychological Disorders
• Clinical Geropsychology
• Public Policy and the Elderly
• Health and Aging
• Multicultural Aspects of Aging
• Long-Term Care and the Elderly
• Research Methods
• Capstone Project
• Writing and Publications Styles

Careers in Clinical Geropsychology:

• Teaching at a university or college
• Basic and applied research
• Public policy consultant
• Administer/treatment at facility for the elderly

Welcome to the Eisner Institute for Professional Studies (EIPS). Our goal is to provide an affordable and excellent education to the adult learner. This is accomplished through our 100% distance learning program. There are no residency requirements.

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