Organization profile
Organization profile
M.S. in Aging Studies - Unique Program Qualities
- Proven track-record of educating students at EIU and supporting their career paths in the aging field since 1981.
- The M.S. in Aging Studies degree program is interdisciplinary and includes courses from nine different academic units.
- Academic plans of study are tailored to meet the needs and interests of students in an online format or in a hybrid (online and face-to-face) format.
- EIU's M.S. in Aging Studies was named one of gradschoolhub.com's top 10 most affordable master's degree programs.
Our Mission
The Department of Human Services prepares students to empower individuals across the lifespan, strengthen families, promote community prosperity, and advocate for intersectional social justice in our globally diverse society through high-impact experiential learning and innovative research and scholarship.
Profiles
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Elizabeth Gill
- School of Communication and Journalism - Professor, Health Communication Coordinator
- Aging Studies (Gerontology) - Professor
Person: Faculty
Research output
- 1 Poster
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Professionalism in the Digital Age: Managing Your Online Identity
Sherwood, M. L., 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Press/Media
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As retailer REI’s troubles with employees continue, consumers back off
12/7/23
6 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Celebrating the Panther Marching Band annual concert
10/24/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Childhood passion turned to college performance
10/23/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Student theses
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Grief, Loss and Stress Burden among Spouse Caregivers of the Person with Young-onset Dementia
Ganguly, S. (Author), Frank, J. (Supervisor), 2014Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Arts (MA)
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Investigation of Sandwich Generation Caregiver Perceptions and Factors of Caregiving Strain
Young, S. M. (Author), O'Rourke, K. (Supervisor), 2017Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Arts (MA)
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The impact of an immersion in long term care course on gerontology graduate students
Greuel, S. M. (Author), Frank, J. (Supervisor), 2013Student thesis: Master's Thesis › Master of Arts (MA)