GRN-395 Field Work in Gerontology †

This practicum offers the certificate program students a critical opportunity to design a learning experience suitable to their individual learning goals. The possible areas of study may include but are not limited to healthcare, recreation, social service, administration and long term care. Students are directed to explore topics of professional interest to them. The practicum experience requires a minimum of 140 clock hours. The gerontology program coordinator will work with students to select appropriate field sites and develop a customized learning contract, which includes educational outcomes and assessment strategies.