Indiana:
Graduate studies in the psychology of adult development and aging

Following are data on academic programs in the state that provide a specialization in adult development and aging. Data include titles of courses and seminars offered number of faculty with a specialization in adult development and aging, psychology specializations integrated with the study of adult development and aging, administrative organization of the program, availability of assistantships and traineeships in the program, practicum and internship placement opportunities and web addresses and contact persons for the program.

Notre Dame University (Department of Psychology)

Psychology Specializations Integrated with AD&A: Developmental, Quantitative, Cognitive, Clinical

Courses and Specialized Seminars Offered:  Concepts and Methods in Human Development, Psychology and Aging, Aging and Cognition, Personality Psychopathology and Aging

Seminar: Theory and Research in Aging

Number of Faculty in AD&A: 4 Full Time, 0 Part Time

Availability of Assistantships in AD&A: Associated with NIA research grant and specific faculty

Contact:
Dr. Cindy Bergeman
Telephone: (574) 631-0881
Email

Dr. G. A. Radvansky
Telephone:  (574) 631-6473
Email

Availability of Postdoctoral Opportunities in AD&A: Yes

Practicum and Internship Placements: None

Other Relevant Information and Comments:

Contact:
Dr. Cindy S. Bergeman
118 Haggar Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
Telephone:  (574) 631-0881
Email
Website

Updated February 2014

University of Indiana (Department of Psychology)

Psychology Specializations Integrated with AD&A: Developmental Courses and Specialized Seminars Offered: Gerontology, Adult Development and Aging

Number of Faculty in AD&A: 1 Full Time, 0 Part Time

Availability of Assistantships in AD&A: Center for Aging and the Aged at Indiana University

Contact:
Susan Eklund
(812) 856-8300
Email
Website

Availability of Postdoctoral Opportunities in AD&A: None

Practicum and Internship Placements: None

Other Relevant Information and Comments: None

Contact:
Susan Eklund
Telephone: (812) 856-8300
Email

University of Indianapolis (School of Psychological Sciences)

Psychology Specializations Integrated with AD&A: Clinical Geropsychology

Courses and Specialized Seminars Offered: Clinical Geropsychology Assessment, Diagnosis in Clinical Neuropsychology Geropsychology, Stress and Adjustment in Adulthood and Aging, Psychotherapeutic Interventions with Older Adults

Number of Faculty in AD&A: 4 Full Time, 1 Part Time

Availability of Assistantships in AD&A: Dependent on individual PI funded research

Availability of Postdoctoral Opportunities in AD&A: None

Practicum and Internship Placements: Community Health Network/Hook Rehabilitation Center, Larue Carter Hospital - General Psychiatry, Nursing Home/ Rehabilitation Setting, Pain Management Specialists of Indianapolis, St. Francis Hospital Adult Behavioral Health, St. Vincent Stress Center, Tara Treatment Center, VA Medical Center, Volunteers of America

Other Relevant Information and Comments: The University of Indianapolis offers a PsyD degree with a concentration in "Adult Development and Geropsychology." This concentration area provides students with advanced skills in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of problems found in later adulthood. Both normal and dysfunctional patterns of coping are examined within the broader domains of marriage, social relationships and work. Areas such as neuropsychological assessment, health related influences on psychological adaptation, the impact and influence of drugs on psychosocial functioning and working with adult families are also addressed. In addition, students are given opportunities to work with interdisciplinary teams and provide community based services for older adults.  Clinical skills in this area are further enhanced through doctoral-level practicum and intership experiences in mental health centers, outpatient clinics, residential treatment facilities and group practice settings.

Contact:
John McIlvried, PhD 
School of Psychological Sciences
University of Indianapolis
1400 East Hanna Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Telephone: (317) 788-3274
Fax: (317) 788-2120
Email
Website 

Purdue University (Child Development & Family Studies)

Courses and Specialized Seminars Offered: Course 1 CDFS 665: Multidisciplinary Gerontology, Course 2 CDFS 622 Relationships and Adult Development

Number of Faculty in AD&A: 15 full time

Availability of Assistantships in AD&A: Please contact Karen Fingerman for more information 
 
Availability of Postdoctoral Opportunities in AD&A: None

Practicum and Internship Placements: Not applicable

Other Relevant Information and Comments: CDFS at Purdue allows graduate students the opportunity to participate in the dual title PhD program in Gerontology as well as in the graduate minor in gerontology.

Contact:
Karen L. Fingerman
Berner Hanley University Scholar and Associate Professor
Child Development & Family Studies
1200 W. State Street
Purdue University
West Lafayette , IN 47907-2055
Telephone: (765) 496-6378
Fax: (765) 494-0503
Email 

Purdue University (Department of Psychological Sciences)

Courses and Specialized Seminars Offered:  Dual Title PhD in Gerontology is offered

Number of Faculty in AD&A: 2 in Psychology, 2 in Sociology, Others throughout campus

Availability of Assistantships in AD&A: Varies by year: Please contact Dan Mroczek, Karen Fingerman, Paula Goodwin, Ken Ferraro, Jill Suitor, Amy Surprenant or Victor Cicirelli 
 
Availability of Postdoctoral Opportunities in AD&A: None

Practicum and Internship Placements: Not applicable

Other Relevant Information and Comments: Very active faculty involved in Center for Aging & the Life Course on campus

Contact:
Victor G. Cicirelli
Professor of Developmental/Aging Psychology, Purdue University
Faculty Associate, Purdue Center on Aging
PSYC 1258
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2004
Telephone: (317) 494-6925
Fax: (317) 496-1264
Email
Website