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Abstract
The general debate about the comparability of degrees in gerontology is extended by examining syllabi for overview courses in public/social policy and aging from 10 institutions offering master's degrees. Only modest levels of comparability were found in course objectives, topics, and required readings. Although several texts were used in over half the courses, no “core” set of readings could be identified. The analysis raises a fundamental question about the balance of content devoted to understanding the policy‐making process versus content devoted to addressing specific policies and programs related to aging. The results suggest that the issue of comparability of gerontology degrees cannot be settled until further analysis is performed to compare the actual content of core courses in the gerontology curriculum.