Ger 493: Applied Gerontology Internship
Applied Gerontology
The internship/fieldwork is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply current issues of policy and practice and to provide insight regarding their individual occupational specialization. The supervised internship/fieldwork is a culminating experience providing students with the opportunity to apply learned theories and concepts in a community agency where planning, developing, or delivering services to older adults or their families occur. May be repeatable for up to 6 hours.
3 Credits
Prerequisites
- CSD 201: Introduction to Communicative Disorders
- NHM 427: Aging and Families
- SRA 262: Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
- Ger 326: Gerontology: Social Welfare Aspects
- Junior Standing Required
- Pre-requisite NHM 323 or Psy 301.
- Prerequisite GB 370 or Mgmt 391
Instruction Type(s)
- Pract/Intern: Practicum Internship for Ger 493
- Pract/Intern: Web-based Pract/Intern for Ger 493
Subject Areas
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