Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Study Level
PHD
The Ph.D. program in Adult Development and Aging is offered jointly by Cleveland State University and the University of Akron. The purpose of the program is to train researchers who (a) will become expert in the subject of cognitive and behavioral functioning in adulthood and aging, (b) will convey existing knowledge through teaching and generate new knowledge through empirical investigation and analysis, and (c) will become involved with their communities in addressing issues of pressing social importance. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to teach, carry out research, and serve as community consultants on the cognitive, motor, perceptual, social emotional, and behavioral functioning of adults throughout their life span. Graduates from the program will be competitive for faculty positions in teaching and research at 4-year and 2-year institutions of higher education and for research positions in research institutes, including applied health and rehabilitative centers and facilities serving the aging population. The program has outstanding faculty with whom students conduct their master's thesis and dissertation projects. Students have the opportunity to do research with faculty at Cleveland State and the University of Akron.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Study Level
PHD
The Ph.D. program in Adult Development and Aging is offered jointly by Cleveland State University and the University of Akron. The purpose of the program is to train researchers who (a) will become expert in the subject of cognitive and behavioral functioning in adulthood and aging, (b) will convey existing knowledge through teaching and generate new knowledge through empirical investigation and analysis, and (c) will become involved with their communities in addressing issues of pressing social importance. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to teach, carry out research, and serve as community consultants on the cognitive, motor, perceptual, social emotional, and behavioral functioning of adults throughout their life span. Graduates from the program will be competitive for faculty positions in teaching and research at 4-year and 2-year institutions of higher education and for research positions in research institutes, including applied health and rehabilitative centers and facilities serving the aging population. The program has outstanding faculty with whom students conduct their master's thesis and dissertation projects. Students have the opportunity to do research with faculty at Cleveland State and the University of Akron.
Admission Requirements
6+
Student should have 4 yr Bachelor's degree or the equivalent. Other English language Requirements: TOEFL paper-based exam: 525; Successful completion of CSU's IELP (Intensive English Language Program) Advanced Level, with a grade of 80% or better and passing COMPASS ESL scores. Completion of English language studies (Level 112) from any of the ELS Language Centers. Achieve a score of C (Pass) or better on the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE).
Jan-2000
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