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Online Gerontology
A collaboration among the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, University of Nevada, Reno, and
Nevada State College
Certificate Program
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Why Study Aging?
• 35 million Americans are 65 or older – 1 in 8 or 12.4% of the population
• Projected increase:– 40 million in 2010
– 55 million in 2020
– 71.5 million in 2030 (double from 2000) • Persons reaching age 65 have an average life
expectancy of an additional 18.5 years (19.8 years for females and 16.8 years for males)
Profile of Older Americans, 2005
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How do we reach…
• Practicing professionals?
• Individuals in rural areas?
• Non-traditional students?
• Parents?
• Working individuals?
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Online!
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Collaboration is Key!
University of Nevada, RenoBetty Dodson
University of Nevada, Las VegasAnn McDonough
Nevada State CollegeJean Benzel-Lindley
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Why Online?
• Diversity of students and opinions
• Connected to each member in class
• Convenient for your schedule
• Saves time
• No parking issues!
• Flexible
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Online Certificate Program
Introduction to Gerontology (3 credits):GERO/SW 361 Healthcare, Diversity, and Aging (UNR Summer)SWK 104 Perspectives on Aging (UNLV Summer)
Social Aspects of Aging (3 credits):HDFS 400/600 Family Gerontology (UNR Spring)
Psychological Aspects of Aging (3 credits):PSY 442/642 Psychology of Aging (UNLV & NSC Fall)
Biology/Physiology/Health Aspects of Aging (3 credits):NURS 430/630 Aging and Health (NSC Spring)NURS 493/693 Biology of Aging (NSC Fall)
Integrating Course (3 credits):UNR Program Only—Course to be Determined
Field Experience/Project (3 credits):GERO 499 Gerontology Field Experience (UNR Fall, Spring, Summer)
Core Courses (18 credits)
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Online Certificate Program
HDFS 437/637 Death & Dying: Family & Lifespan Perspectives (UNR Fall, Alternating Years)
HE 445/645 Human Values & Professional Ethics (UNR Spring)
HHP 213 Healthy Aging (CCSN)
RLS 400 Leisure and Aging (UNLV Summer)
SWK 676 Legal and Ethical Issues (UNLV Fall, Summer)
THTR 322/THA793 Oral History Theatre (UNLV Fall)
Electives (6 credits)
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Online Certificate Program
Field Experience• 120 hours over semester• Weekly journal entries• Flexible options include:
– Incorporating current employment– Experimenting with a new field
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Online Certificate Program
Final Project Options
• UNR Celebration of Aging– Poster presentation on field experience
project
• Online Presentation– Submit PowerPoint presentation online
to be reviewed by a faculty committee
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For more information…
Nevada State CollegeJean Benzel-Lindley
University of Nevada, RenoLisa Almada
Academic AdvisorGerontology Academic ProgramProgram in Health Care Ethics
University of Nevada, Las VegasLori Slinn702-895-5871
[email protected] Ragin