AGING EDUCATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION: PREPARING FOR THE 21st CENTURY

Anderson, Trudy B.

doi:10.1080/036012799267639

Cited by 30 publications

(24 citation statements)

References 4 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The growth of MA/MS gerontology programs from two programs in 1967 (the University of South Florida and the University of North Texas) to 42 in 2009 reflects significant gains in the number of degree programs focused on aging over the last 40 years. The expansion of graduate gerontology programs is due in part to an increase in the older adult population and in part to the societal need to train a sufficient number of professionals to promote optimal aging (Anderson, 1999;Schneider, Henke, & Renold, 2000). The 2010 U.S. Census found that 40.3 million adults were age 65 and older, the highest number ever recorded for this age group and a 9.7% increase from the 2000 U.S. Census (Werner, 2011).…”

Section: Survey Of Gerontology Master's Studentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Social work, nursing, human development, public policy, business, and education are now common degrees paired with gerontological concentrations and certificate programs. Service providers often find that their clinical training alone is inadequate in addressing the needs of older adults and seek specialized gerontological training as a complement to their clinical skills to better serve the rising number of older adults in diverse service milieus (Anderson, 1999;Schneider et al, 2000).…”

Section: Survey Of Gerontology Master's Studentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Survey of Master’s Gerontology Students Spanning Over 40 Years

Molinari¹,

Ellis²

2013

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The University of South Florida's master's degree in gerontology is a long-established program that focuses on a multidisciplinary approach to population aging. This study identifies graduate students' needs in preparation for a professional career in gerontology. An online survey was distributed to graduates and those currently enrolled (N = 56) in order to better understand expectations for the program, identify outcomes of graduation, and obtain program recommendations for future students. The program's 40 year history was well represented with participants ranging from the first graduating class to current students. Results indicated high satisfaction in students' expectations of the program, educational experience, and assessment of faculty. Further, 68% of graduates reported success in gaining age-related employment shortly after graduation. However, students echoed well-known barriers in gerontology, reporting tough competition for jobs versus those with licensure, and challenges in promoting their nonclinical gerontology degree to employers. Respondents recommended more applied coursework and assistance with career planning to enhance employment opportunities upon graduation. Implications of these findings are discussed in further detail.

show abstract

Section: Survey Of Gerontology Master's Studentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Survey Of Gerontology Master's Studentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Survey of Master’s Gerontology Students Spanning Over 40 Years

Molinari¹,

Ellis²

2013

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Other studies have verified the need for further formal education such as certificates as a means to continuing education and career laddering (Martin, Folts, Hipskind, & Connery, 1993;Peterson & Wendt, 1990;Restaino, 2001;Silverstein, Sullivan, Murtha, & Jawad, 2005). Further, research indicates that some of the traditional areas of study, which deal with service provision to older adults, lack the number of graduates necessary to serve our diverse and growing population of older adults; and some of the current professionals lack the gerontological education (Anderson, 1999;Kressley & Huebschmann, 2002;Scharlach et al, 2002;Shetterly, Malone, & Poon, 1998). Higher education institutions must work to fill many of these gaps.…”

Section: Education In Gerontologymentioning

confidence: 99%

What Educational Opportunities Should Professionals in Aging Provide?: A Pilot Community Assessment

Dussen

Leson

2010

Educational Gerontology

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

“…Some of these challenges include, but are not limited to: recruiting and training students interested in gerontology, providing educational opportunities for older persons (Anderson, 1999), emphasizing service-learning as a key component of gerontological training (McKean, 2005), and combating ageism (Gellis, Sherman, & Lawrance, 2003).…”

Section: The Four Goals Of the Bridge Programmentioning

confidence: 99%

Building the “Bridge”: Linking Gerontology Education to a Local Retirement Community

Shippee

Schafer

Pallone

2008

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

There has been a substantial increase in the number of aging-related educational programs in the United States over the last two decades. Many of these programs utilize an experiential-learning approach, such as intergenerational service-learning, to train gerontology students to work effectively with older adults. This paper presents a model of training called the Bridge program, which is based in experiential learning and incorporates some of the broader goals of service-learning. Launched in 2003, the Bridge program involves graduate students residing in a retirement community for at least one academic year. The main goals of the program include: educating the students and the public about the aging process, recruiting future gerontologists, providing research opportunities for the Bridge students, and contributing to the retirement community. Evaluation of the program reveals several critical issues for successful implementation.

show abstract

AGING EDUCATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION: PREPARING FOR THE 21st CENTURY

Cited by 30 publications

References 4 publications

Survey of Master’s Gerontology Students Spanning Over 40 Years

Survey of Master’s Gerontology Students Spanning Over 40 Years

What Educational Opportunities Should Professionals in Aging Provide?: A Pilot Community Assessment

Building the “Bridge”: Linking Gerontology Education to a Local Retirement Community

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About