Master in Gerontology

The creation of the 2nd cycle of studies in Gerontology aims to achieve four fundamental objectives;

• Offer an interdisciplinary scientific training capable of providing future teachers with the theoretical, methodological and practical skills necessary to respond to the problems and challenges of old age and aging in Portuguese society;
• Promote the development of advanced research on aging, training and intervention with the elderly and their families, namely in close articulation with NEISES-C3I;
• Contribute to regional development through the consolidation of partnerships, cooperation protocols and projects with institutions that intervene in the area of aging and old age;
• Consolidate the educational projects of ESEP and ESSP and their strategies in terms of training provision.

1st year

1st Semester

• Psychology and Psychopathology of Aging
• Demography and Sociology of Aging
• Research Methods
• Management and Administration of Gerontological Services
• Public Policies and Active Aging

2nd Semester

• Option I - Social Challenges of End-of-Life Monitoring
• Option II - Old Age, Lifestyles and Body Experiences
• Seminar

Specialization in Gerontology and Health

• Health and Aging
• Health Care Organization and Management
• Education for Health and Aging

Specialization in Social Gerontology

• Problems and Challenges in Social Gerontology
• Social Intervention Methodologies and Practices
• Education and Training of Adults and Seniors

2nd year

Specialization in Gerontology and Health

• Dissertation/Project - Gerontology and Health
• Internship - Gerontology and Health

Specialization in Social Gerontology

• Dissertation/Project - Social Gerontology
• Internship - Social Gerontology

Central and local public administration institutions and bodies; Institutional networks of rehabilitation and formal care; Health and long-term care services; Solidarity network organizations and institutions; Equipment and support services for the senior population.