Geropsychology

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About this program

A program that focuses on the psychology of aging and of elderly individuals and populations, with reference to growth and decline across the life span. Includes instruction in gerontology, developmental and adult psychology, age-related development and decline of cognitive processes, age-related psychological and neurological disorders, social and personality development in aging populations and individuals, and applications to the clinical treatment and care of older adults.

Career Opportunities

Psychology Professors

teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$89960
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match

Clinical Psychologists

Nicole Prause from
Dr. Supriya Blair, PsyD from Dr. Blair Psychology
Nancy B. Irwin, PsyD, C.Ht. from
Louis R. Franzini, Ph.D from Independent Practice of Psychology
Dr. Bruce L. Thiessen from A San Diego-based community health center
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diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment.
$89290
Doctoral degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match

Interest Match


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